Artist Profile: Madonna https://theonion.com/artist-profile-madonna/
October 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Artist Profile: Madonna https://theonion.com/artist-profile-madonna/
there is no such thing as a philanthropic billionaire
Bill Gates has liquidated his climate policy and advocacy organization, laying off dozens of staff in Washington, Brussels, and elsewhere.
It’s another giant retrenchment for the billionaire, who had already slashed his climate grant budget last month. heatmap.news/climate/brea...
It’s another giant retrenchment for the billionaire, who had already slashed his climate grant budget last month. heatmap.news/climate/brea...
The Bill Gates Era of Climate Giving Has Ended
Breakthrough Energy is winding down its policy and advocacy office, depriving the Inflation Reduction Act of a powerful defender.
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March 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
there is no such thing as a philanthropic billionaire
September 29, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Elon Musk, the world’s first trillionaire.
And we know he does not do any philanthropic work.
Imagine hoarding that much wealth while so many are suffering.
And we know he does not do any philanthropic work.
Imagine hoarding that much wealth while so many are suffering.
June 12, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Elon Musk, the world’s first trillionaire.
And we know he does not do any philanthropic work.
Imagine hoarding that much wealth while so many are suffering.
And we know he does not do any philanthropic work.
Imagine hoarding that much wealth while so many are suffering.
Like I said. They are not even proper robber barons. No real philanthropic spirit - no museums or libraries. Just their own toys - rockets and cars.
NEW: For the 3rd year in a row, Elon Musk’s foundation gave away less than it was supposed to. In 2023, it gave away $421 million less than the minimum required for a charity of its size, new filings show. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/u...
Musk’s Foundation Gave Away Less Money Than Required in 2023
Private foundations must donate 5 percent of their assets every year. Elon Musk’s enormous charity missed that standard for three consecutive years.
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Like I said. They are not even proper robber barons. No real philanthropic spirit - no museums or libraries. Just their own toys - rockets and cars.
The philanthropic world is really struggling with this whole illiberalism thing. They’ve published a lot of stories in this vein. I cant help thinking insider Dem conversations have a similar tone.
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Why doesn't Elon Musk care about his philanthropic legacy?
Elon Musk's foundation fails to meet IRS minimums. Here's why the world's richest man should invest in philanthropic legacy.
www.philanthropy.com
October 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The philanthropic world is really struggling with this whole illiberalism thing. They’ve published a lot of stories in this vein. I cant help thinking insider Dem conversations have a similar tone.
www.philanthropy.com/opinion/why-...
www.philanthropy.com/opinion/why-...
Every single philanthropic institution needs to do this rather than retracting right now.
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MacArthur Foundation to increase giving for two years in response to 'crisis'
The John D
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February 27, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Every single philanthropic institution needs to do this rather than retracting right now.
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The utter lack of any philanthropic activites among these oligarchs tells us all we need to know.
January 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The utter lack of any philanthropic activites among these oligarchs tells us all we need to know.
*stares in colonialism*
*stares even harder in philanthropic colonialism*
*stares even harder in philanthropic colonialism*
Poverty is a serious issue that we care deeply about. But billionaires aren't responsible for it. The DRC has no billionaires, yet 75% of its population lives in extreme poverty.
We applaud billionaires like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet who have saved millions of lives with their charity.
We applaud billionaires like Bill Gates and Warren Buffet who have saved millions of lives with their charity.
February 1, 2026 at 7:44 AM
*stares in colonialism*
*stares even harder in philanthropic colonialism*
*stares even harder in philanthropic colonialism*
A Private Event That Convened 100 Of The World’s Greatest Philanthropic Givers, Families, and Practitioners Focused On Philanthropy, Next-Generation Leadership And Legacy
Forbes Hosts First-Ever Forbes Impact Summit
A Private Event That Convened 100 Of The World’s Greatest Philanthropic Givers, Families, and Practitioners Focused On Philanthropy, Next-Generation Leadership And Legacy
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September 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A Private Event That Convened 100 Of The World’s Greatest Philanthropic Givers, Families, and Practitioners Focused On Philanthropy, Next-Generation Leadership And Legacy
Happy birthday Dolly Parton! The iconic, incredible, philanthropic musical legend turns 80 years old today (19 January).
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January 19, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Happy birthday Dolly Parton! The iconic, incredible, philanthropic musical legend turns 80 years old today (19 January).
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Traded in a philanthropic MacKenzie Scott with a vapid Mar-a-Lago face. On brand.
June 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Traded in a philanthropic MacKenzie Scott with a vapid Mar-a-Lago face. On brand.
A philanthropic gift is a new hospital ward, it’s a CAT scanner, it’s a new library, it’s a school swimming pool it’s not funding fascism.
September 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM
A philanthropic gift is a new hospital ward, it’s a CAT scanner, it’s a new library, it’s a school swimming pool it’s not funding fascism.
Buffett has been making an annual midyear donation to fellow billionaire Bill Gates’ philanthropic group for two decades.
Buffett Delays Annual Gift To Gates Foundation Amid Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties, Report Says
Buffett has been making an annual midyear donation to fellow billionaire Bill Gates’ philanthropic group for two decades.
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June 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Buffett has been making an annual midyear donation to fellow billionaire Bill Gates’ philanthropic group for two decades.
Dark and yet philanthropic!
May 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Dark and yet philanthropic!
💕 philanthropic human ⬇️ 💞
May 20, 2026 at 5:11 PM
💕 philanthropic human ⬇️ 💞
thank you to Adley for feeling philanthropic toward Rojas and giving the Yankees that run back lol
October 1, 2026 at 2:06 AM
thank you to Adley for feeling philanthropic toward Rojas and giving the Yankees that run back lol
Private philanthropic organization complies in advance.
Just…WOW.
Just…WOW.
Extremely disappointed to see HHMI decide to kill their Inclusive Excellence program, including terminating the current IE3 awards to over a hundred institutions effective this year in the middle of a 6-year grant. I was hoping HHMI (and other private funders) would continue to lead the way.
February 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Private philanthropic organization complies in advance.
Just…WOW.
Just…WOW.
I miss the days when very rich people used their money to fund libraries, public art and philanthropic endeavors rather than launching slow-motion coups against the federal government.
February 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I miss the days when very rich people used their money to fund libraries, public art and philanthropic endeavors rather than launching slow-motion coups against the federal government.
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott’s historic philanthropic run has contributed more than $700 million to over a dozen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) this fall.
Full Story: bit.ly/3JQlr6L
Full Story: bit.ly/3JQlr6L
November 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott’s historic philanthropic run has contributed more than $700 million to over a dozen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) this fall.
Full Story: bit.ly/3JQlr6L
Full Story: bit.ly/3JQlr6L
exactly, self-serving “philanthropic” nonprofiteering funny business as usual
March 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
exactly, self-serving “philanthropic” nonprofiteering funny business as usual
Congratulations to California's newest Geniuses!
UC San Diego's Liangfang Zhang
Stanford's Song Lin and
UCLA's Rodney McMillian!
www.npr.org/2026/09/29/n...?
UC San Diego's Liangfang Zhang
Stanford's Song Lin and
UCLA's Rodney McMillian!
www.npr.org/2026/09/29/n...?
Meet the 20 scholars and artists who've just won MacArthur Fellowships
A historian who studies wage gaps between races and a saxophonist whose live performances include a chef are among the latest recipients of the philanthropic group's annual, no-strings-attached $800,0...
www.npr.org
October 5, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Congratulations to California's newest Geniuses!
UC San Diego's Liangfang Zhang
Stanford's Song Lin and
UCLA's Rodney McMillian!
www.npr.org/2026/09/29/n...?
UC San Diego's Liangfang Zhang
Stanford's Song Lin and
UCLA's Rodney McMillian!
www.npr.org/2026/09/29/n...?
A lot of Mundain’s philanthropic efforts are led by old adventurers.
Didni “Nana” Niknufn’s thieving days are long behind her, but she raises an honest, hard-working orphan.
Didni “Nana” Niknufn’s thieving days are long behind her, but she raises an honest, hard-working orphan.
December 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
A lot of Mundain’s philanthropic efforts are led by old adventurers.
Didni “Nana” Niknufn’s thieving days are long behind her, but she raises an honest, hard-working orphan.
Didni “Nana” Niknufn’s thieving days are long behind her, but she raises an honest, hard-working orphan.
The philanthropic ecosystem is an underappreciated power center in American life by design. Pay attention to this: it matters.
Rather than cowering or complying, foundations are coming together with the leadership of @macfound.org's @palfrey.org to protect the rights of all, as responsible institutions must. Gift link:
America’s Richest Foundations Team Up Against Feared Trump Assault
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America’s Richest Foundations Team Up Against Feared Trump Assault
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Exclusive | America’s Richest Foundations Team Up Against Feared Trump Assault
Grantmakers are discussing legal and other strategies to help them avoid the recent fates of law firms and universities.
www.wsj.com
May 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The philanthropic ecosystem is an underappreciated power center in American life by design. Pay attention to this: it matters.