These business titans are America's top philanthropists
Michael Bloomberg sits at the top of an annual list highlighting 50 of America's biggest donors which includes Nike founder Phil Knight and Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus.
Ex-Kansas City Chiefs player helps veterans, first responders overcome mental health struggles
Former Kansas City Chiefs long snapper Kendall Gammon opens up about past trauma and the pressure he faced in the NFL to help veterans and first responders at War Horses for Veterans.
Former GM CEO, Home Depot co-founder are deeply invested in this philanthropic initiative
Home Depot's co-founder and a former General Motors CEO are throwing their weight behind a fund that's trying to tackle philanthropy in a unique way.
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings gifts $1.1B in shares to charity
Reed Hastings, the co-founder and executive chairman of Netflix, gifted 2 million Netflix shares, valued at $1.1 billion, to a California charity last week.
MacKenzie Scott sold $10.4 billion in Amazon shares in 2023
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott sold about one-quarter of her stake in Amazon last year, which was worth more than $10 billion, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Lowe's accepting nominations for nationwide revitalization projects
Lowe's is kicking off its annual Hometowns program, which is focused on revitalizing communities nationwide. Since its launch, the program has impacted over 2.5 million people.
Howard Buffett says private sector can increase investment in Ukraine
Philanthropist Howard Buffett is pleading for more support for Ukraine, saying if the war-torn country doesn't receive aid there could be significant impacts to the U.S.
Warren Buffett's life lessons to his children
Warren Buffett's son, Howard Buffett, says the family grew up with the expectation that they should try and support people that might not have the same opportunities as they had.
Designer creates inclusive clothing company after losing eyesight
Natalie Trevonne launched a clothing line with specific fabrics to make fashion accessible to everyone, especially those who are blind or have low vision.
Harvard early decision applications fall sharply amid antisemitism controversy
Harvard saw the number of students submitting early applications decline by 17% from a year ago as the college remains mired in controversy over its handling of antisemitism.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's charity suffers $11M dip in donations: 'Continue to drop the ball'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, stepped back as senior royals in 2020. They live in California with their two young children.
Ex-Vikings star Kyle Rudolph continues to focus on philanthropy after lengthy NFL career
Ex-NFL tight end Kyle Rudolph is remembered for his efforts both on and off the football field, and his dedication to the community is something he is continuing after his retirement.
Penn weighs potential replacement for ousted president Magill: report
UPenn is searching for a new president in the wake of Liz Magill's resignation following her controversial testimony about the university's handling of antisemitism.
UPenn donor withdraws $100M donation after president's congressional testimony on antisemitism
A major donor to the University of Pennsylvania is moving to withdraw a donation valued at $100 million following President Liz Magill's controversial testimony on campus antisemitism.
GivingTuesday 2023 sees 10% less participation than in 2022
GivingTuesday 2023 had success in the amount of donations received by various charitable organizations, but the number of participants in the United States was down.
MoveOn lays off workers as donations leading into the 2024 campaign year slow: reports
MoveOn, a nonprofit progressive organization established in 1998, reportedly laid off several employees this week in response to a drop of donations to the group.
Nonprofits face headwinds on Giving Tuesday with consumers strapped for cash
Giving Tuesday is a major day for donations of all sizes at large nonprofit charities around the U.S. Nonprofits are optimistic about this year's donations despite economic headwinds.
Florida mom proves families on a tight budget can cook healthy meals
Stacie Archer is on a mission to help low-income families learn how to cook healthy meals on a tight budget through her interactive Zoom classes every month.
Warren Buffett donates Thanksgiving millions, praises USA
Warren Buffett has given family-linked nonprofit organizations a total of 2.4 million Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares, according to the company. It happened shortly before Thanksgiving.
Jeff Bezos gives over $117 million to groups fighting homelessness
Jeff Bezos is supporting various organizations fighting to alleviate homelessness this year with over $117 million worth of contributions.