From billionaire investors to leading business executives, the top 50 philanthropists in the US collectively donated $16.2 billion to charity in 2024. The median contribution among them was $100 million.
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Here's a look at the biggest donors of the year, based on the Chronicle of Philanthropy's exclusive Philanthropy 50 list:
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Michael Bloomberg: The former New York City mayor contributed $3.7 billion, securing the top spot for the second consecutive year.
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Reed Hastings & Patty Quillin: The Netflix co-founder and his wife ranked as the second-largest donors in 2024.
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Michael & Susan Dell: The Dell Technologies founder and his wife took third place on the list.
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Warren Buffett: The billionaire investor was the fourth-largest donor of the year.
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Mark Zuckerberg & Priscilla Chan: The Meta co-founder and his wife, a physician, followed closely behind.
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These philanthropists continue to make a significant impact through their generous contributions, shaping the landscape of charitable giving in America.