- By Sakshi Gupta
- Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:28 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Philanthropists in the World: Success and riches are frequently associated, but for people who enjoy both, there is another important characteristic that they foster: charity. Many of the world's most rich and successful individuals and families understand that their wealth can have far-reaching repercussions in terms of improving people's lives. When your bank account reaches a particular level, whether through familial riches or individual accomplishment, it is traditional to look for ways to 'give back' and sponsor initiatives or programs that can help people in need. Even a modest percentage commitment can have a significant impact.
List of Top 10 Philanthropists in the World of all time with donation amount
Here is the list of the world’s top philanthropists what causes matter the most to them and the amount they have donated.
1. Jamsetji Tata
Amount Given: $102.4 billion
Causes: Education and healthcare
Despite dying in 1904, Jamsetji Tata remains the world's greatest philanthropist. Jamsetji, a pioneering Indian industrialist, formed the Tata Group and was dedicated to making a positive social effect with his firm and riches throughout his life.
2. Bill Gates
Amount Given: $75.8 billion
Causes: Healthcare, extreme poverty, education, access to information technology
Bill and his ex-wife Melinda manage the extremely important Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which has been in operation since 2000. Its work comprises scholarship support, developing-country sanitation projects, and medical research, such as Covid-19 research and vaccine development.
3. Warren Buffet
Amount Given: $46.1 billion
Causes: Healthcare, education, AIDS prevention, sanitation
Warren Buffet, one of the world's most generous philanthropists, has committed to donate more than 99% of his wealth. This kind-hearted nonagenarian donates billions of dollars to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation every year, and he co-founded The Giving Pledge with Gates.
4. George Soros
Amount Given: $32 billion
Causes: Healthcare, anit-fascist publications, human rights, economic, legal and social reform
George Soros, a passionate and open-minded guy, is dedicated to using his wealth to combat the injustices that exist in much of modern society, such as human rights, economic imbalance, criminal injustice, and the growth of authoritarianism. His Open Society Foundations work on a variety of topics to address 'problems of the day'.
5. Azim Premji
Amount Given: $21 billion
Causes: Education, Healthcare
Azim Premji, the founder and chairman of Wipro Limited, is another Giving Pledge signatory. He slipped 15 ranks on the Forbes India Rich List in 2019 as a result of his generous charitable contributions.
6. MacKenzie Scott
Amount Given: $14 billion
Causes: Racial equality, LGBTQ+ equality, functional democracy and climate change
MacKenzie Scott, one of the world's least well-known philanthropists, has used her riches, which she inherited from Jeff Bezos during her divorce, to fund nonprofit organizations that combat racial injustice, promote gender equality, and support public health programs.
7. Michael Bloomberg
Amount Given: $12.7 billion
Causes: Environment, public health, arts, government innovation and education
This former New York Mayor and potential presidential nominee is especially worried about climate change, inequality, public health, and gun safety. The Bloomberg Philanthropies are intended to address as many of these concerns as possible, donating billions of dollars in the process.
8. Li Ka-shing
Amount Given: $10.7 billion
Causes: Education, Healthcare
This Hong Kong millionaire is well-known for his astute commercial acumen and extensive charity activities. His estimated net worth is $37 billion, and he owns the second-largest private foundation after Bill and Melinda Gates. He leads an incredibly frugal lifestyle and has received numerous awards for the extent of his charity efforts.
9. Andrew Carnegie
Amount Given: $9.5 billion
Causes: Libraries, education, peace.
Andrew Carnegie, a well-known Scottish-American manufacturer, died in 1919, but not before becoming one of the world's most generous philanthropic figures. In the final 18 years of his life, he donated about 90% of his money to charities, foundations, and institutions. In 1889, he wrote an article called 'The Gospel of riches' in which he urged those with riches to use it to better society, which served as much of the inspiration for current charitable initiatives.
10. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan
Amount Given: $45 billion
Causes: Education, Healthcare, Environment
Mark Zuckerberg has joined the billionaire ranks and, like the others, has opted to give back to society. He and his wife have made considerable gifts to help cure and contain Ebola, as well as other public health, education, and environmental causes.
