The Annual Ranking of America’s Biggest Donors
The Chronicle’s Philanthropy 50 catalogs the donors who gave the most to charity in the previous year. Through exclusive reporting and analysis, you’ll find details about the donors and their gifts, articles examining giving trends among the country’s top donors, and data features that illustrate key findings.
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Philanthropy 50 Data Set
The data set lists the 50 top donors each year from 2000 through 2025, including how much they gave, where they’re based, the source of their wealth, and the top causes they’ve supported.
