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Gifts From Top 50 U.S. Philanthropists Jumped to $22.4B in 2025

Three scholars assess the significance of the Philanthropy 50 list of the top American donors and to consider what they indicate about the state of charitable giving in the United States.

By David Campbell, Hans Peter Schmitz and Lindsey McDougle

Donations by Top 50 U.S. Donors Fell Again in 2023, Sliding to $12 Billion

Mike Bloomberg, Phil and Penny Knight, and Michael and Susan Dell led the list of biggest givers.

By David Campbell, Angela R. Logan and Michael Moody

3 Scholars Discuss Giving by the Philanthropy 50’s Top U.S. Donors

Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mike Bloomberg, and Warren Buffett topped the list.

By David Campbell, Elizabeth J. Dale and Michael Moody

A New Reason Americans Are Getting Leery of Billionaire Donors

The news that the 25 richest Americans pay very low federal income taxes has rekindled a debate over the value of their charitable giving, what it takes to build a better world, and who gets to decide how to take on the toughest global challenges.

By David Campbell
The Conversation