The Philanthropy 50: Top Donors Reward Charities They Know Well
Major research hospitals and prestigious universities snared a significant share of Philanthropy 50 gifts, but lesser known programs also received large donations.
By Maria Di Mento and Ben Gose
Michael Bloomberg, Biggest Donor of 2025, Tops Philanthropy 50 List for Third Year in a Row
The wealthy donors on the Chronicle’s list gave to nonprofits they know and trust.
By Maria Di Mento and Ben Gose
Where They Live, Give, and More
Learn more about America’s 50 biggest donors in 2025: their ages, sources of wealth, where they live, and where they give
How the Chronicle Compiled Its List of the Top 50 Donors
A look at what gifts count toward the ranking — and why some big-name philanthropists aren’t on the list
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Search or browse this year’s list of America’s biggest donors and all the past lists going back to 2000. You can sort by name, amount donated, source of wealth, location, and top cause.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Tracking a Quarter Century of Giving
A look at who gave the most and the trends that have shaped big philanthropy since 2000
By Maria Di Mento and Jim Rendon
2024’s Top Donors: ‘Forbes 400′ and ‘Giving Pledge’ Billionaires Who Gave Big
Only 19 individuals, couples, and families on the 2024 Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans appear on this year’s Philanthropy 50 list. That could be a sign that many of the wealthiest people in America aren’t big givers. But there are important caveats: Some billionaires don’t regularly…
Top Donors’ Giving to and Grants Awarded From Their Foundations and Donor-Advised Funds in 2024
Some of America’s biggest donors gave primarily to their foundations