The Chronicle's annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totaled nearly $6 billion in 2024, with half coming from three contributions of $1 billion or more each.
Topping the list is Reed Hastings, whose 2 million shares of Netflix stock were valued at $1.1 billion, aimed primarily at supporting educational organizations through his Hastings Fund.
Michael Bloomberg's $1 billion donation to Johns Hopkins University is focused on making medical school free for most students, demonstrating a significant commitment to healthcare education.
The 12 donations recognized in the list highlight the philanthropic tendencies of multibillionaires, with a combined net worth estimated at $365 billion.
Collection
[
|
...
]