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Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers

Written by David Campbell, Professor of Public Administration, Binghamton University, State University of New York

Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank, one of the top 50 donors of 2025, talks with his son Josh Blank.Kara Durrette/Getty Images

The 50 American individuals and couples who gave or pledged the most to charity in 2025 committed US$22.4 billion to foundations, universities, hospitals and more. That total was 35% above an inflation-adjusted $16.6...

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Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers

The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too

Matt Canavan is keen on income splitting. Here’s what it would mean for couples

Real estate powered Dubai’s rise as a magnet for expats. Can its brand survive this war?

Turning AI Curiosity into Real Productivity

Social media has supercharged real estate marketing – and made it cheaper. But it also brings risks

Job performance reviews are outdated and often pointless. Why do we still use them?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

How Can I Get Funding My Business?

Minomic records breakthrough commercial sale in the US

Free food and beer are common perks for hospitality workers – but are they masking unfairness?

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

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