philanthropy

Melinda French Gates explains why her new book focuses on big transitions, and why Warren Buffett was one of the first to learn about her divorce
Melinda French Gates says she never expected to write a book about transitions. But over the last few years, she’s ...

Laid-off USAID employees are taking matters into their own hands to bridge the gap after DOGE cuts
With most programs funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development cut and the agency’s remaining staff told their jobs will end ...

Warren Buffett’s son is on track to donate $1 billion in aid to Ukraine this year
Howard G. Buffett, chief executive officer of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation together with Ukraine’s Minister of Economy Yuliia Svyrydenko ...

Disney heiress says any billionaire who can’t manage to share their wealth is ‘kind of a sociopath’
While many of the world’s wealthiest people make an effort to share their fortunes, some do not—at least to the ...

Rihanna’s little-known philanthropy has been giving away millions for more than a decade. Her ‘uncommon’ strategy is a case study for other celebrities to follow
Rihanna is accustomed to defying convention. The nine-time Grammy winner has turned her wide-ranging string of hits, including “Umbrella” and “Work,” ...

Paris Hilton’s nonprofit is doling out $25,000 grants to female business owners after LA wildfires destroyed their ‘dream’ jobs
There are brief moments when Annisa Faquir forgets that the Little Red Hen Coffee Shop, the Altadena diner her grandmother ...

Bill Gates says his children will inherit ‘less than 1%’ of his wealth
Like a handful of other billionaires, Bill Gates is open about the fact that his children won’t inherit the vast ...

Bill Gates reportedly warned Trump his foundation won’t be able to fund global health gaps if the administration keeps making major cuts
Bill Gates has reportedly warned President Donald Trump’s administration that his philanthropic endeavors are no replacement for the U.S. government’s ...

He lost his job because of Donald Trump’s USAID funding freeze. Now he’s helping other laid-off federal workers find work
Wayan Vota knew something was wrong. A 20-year veteran of the international aid sector, Vota was long accustomed to industry ...

Melinda French Gates said Warren Buffett’s advice helped her set boundaries as a leader
Buffett told staffers at the Gates Foundation to “find your bullseye” and everything else will fall into place. Read More