“One should not seek exposure or applause for the things one does, but simply to do them well for one’s own sense of accomplishment.” – Carlos Slim Helú Carlos Slim Helú, better known as simply Carlos Slim, is one of the single greatest philanthropists in the world, both for his lifetime monetary giving, and for […]
Academy award-winning Australian actress Cate Blanchett is one of the biggest cultural icons of our time, and one of the most humanitarian-minded. Her career has consisted of playing compelling, remarkable characters that have reached countless audiences worldwide. In addition to being a cultural leader on the silver screen, the acclaimed actress has spent many years […]
Since signing with the Nets on earlier this year on February 23 and being added to the roster, Jason Collins’ jersey has been the top-seller at NBAStore.com, the league said. The NBA announced last Friday that it will donate all proceeds- an amount in excess of $100,000- from the sale of Jason Collins’ Brooklyn Nets […]
Beyoncé Knowles may be known around the world for her catchy songs, killer dance moves, and her husband Jay Z, but she is also a humanitarian on the side. She has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to organizations such as the Kids Wish Network, Music Rising, Oxfam, Save The Music Foundation, The Lunchbox Fund, […]
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have been named joint top US philanthropists for 2013. The recognition for the Zuckerberg couple came after their donation of Facebook shares to a Silicon Valley foundation, a donation worth more than $970 million. The donation of 18 million Facebook shares was the largest in the […]
Pierre and Pamela Omidyar have been making some serious philanthropic contributions for more than a decade now, with no signs of slowing down. A true philanthropic power couple, the Omidyars acquired their fortune from Pierre’s company, eBay, and have been as generous with their wealth as they are business-savvy. According to The Huffington Post, “After […]
The Monday before Christmas, December 23rd, 2013, hedge-fund manager and major philanthropist Robert W. Wilson leapt from his 16th story apartment to his death. The 87-year-old business mogul had suffered a stroke in June and left a note indicating what had happened: “The gist of it was that he had had a great life, and […]
Whatever your opinion might be of Mark Zuckerberg after the release of the Hollywoodized story of Facebook’s birth, there can be no question that he’s put a lot of his wealth into good causes. The founder of the world’s largest social media website and his wife donated 18 million shares of Facebook to charity both […]
Eli and Edythe Broad are lovers of art and culture, and are dedicated to social responsibility and to helping others in need. The husband and wife duo are lifelong philanthropists, with a net worth in the billions. By 2012, the Broads had given $3.5 billion to charities that benefit education, the arts, science, and the […]
“Sharon Jones, come on down!” This is something you may have heard on “The Price is Right” if you’re a TV fan. In the old days, the show was hosted by the legendary Bob Barker. Barker truly embraced his TV personality, even spoofing himself in the golf comedy Happy Gilmore. To add to his fame, […]
