Ted Turner, Who Dared Fellow Billionaires to Give, Dies at 87
The brash media mogul's $1 billion pledge to the United Nations in 1997 helped usher in the age of the mega-donor.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
NFL Team Owner Gives National Gallery $116 Million to Mark Nation’s 250th Anniversary
The gift from Mitchell Rales aims to ensure many more Americans get a chance to see works from the Washington museum’s iconic art collection.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Michael and Susan Dell Pledge $750 Million to Build a Life Sciences Hub
The donation to the University of Texas at Austin, Michael Dell's alma mater, is one of the largest announced so far this year.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How MacKenzie Scott’s Gifts Illustrate the Value of No-Strings Giving
The fact that charities can use the money as they see fit is almost as important to them as the money itself.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Mayo Clinic Lands $75 Million to Automate Its Supply Chain Logistics
The donation from Thomas and Elizabeth Grainger is aimed at providing a more efficient way to get supplies to those caring for patients.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
The Philanthropy 50: Top Donors Reward Charities They Know Well
Major research hospitals and prestigious universities snared a significant share of Philanthropy 50 gifts, but lesser known programs also received large donations.
By Maria Di Mento and Ben Gose
Michael Bloomberg, Biggest Donor of 2025, Tops Philanthropy 50 List for Third Year in a Row
The wealthy donors on the Chronicle’s list gave to nonprofits they know and trust.
By Maria Di Mento and Ben Gose
How the Chronicle Compiled Its List of the Top 50 Donors
A look at what gifts count toward the ranking — and why some big-name philanthropists aren’t on the list
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Search or browse this year’s list of America’s biggest donors and all the past lists going back to 2000. You can sort by name, amount donated, source of wealth, location, and top cause.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Lynda and Stewart Resnick Give UCLA $100 Million for Psychiatric Care
The gift expands mental and behavioral health services at the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor