Vague Pledges Notwithstanding, Top Billionaires Remain a Stingy Lot

Vague Pledges Notwithstanding, Top Billionaires Remain a Stingy Lot

Surging billionaire wealth again forms the backdrop to Forbes’ updated philanthropy scores for 2023. The question remains: Will the super-rich ever get around to giving at the scale they claim they’re aiming for?

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Do the Forbes Philanthropy Scores Give Foundation Donors Too Much Credit?

Do the Forbes Philanthropy Scores Give Foundation Donors Too Much Credit?

Forbes has made a valiant effort to improve its rankings of billionaire philanthropy. However, guest authors from the Charity Reform Initiative argue that the scores still paint a somewhat inflated picture of generosity.

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Billionaires Are Still Stingy, but There May Be Grounds for Hope

Billionaires Are Still Stingy, but There May Be Grounds for Hope

A flagging stock market has probably been the biggest contributor to billionaires’ modestly improved giving ratios this year. But while the super-rich still don’t give away much, there’s also a growing list of interesting exceptions.

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“Lower Than Ever.” Forbes' Latest Rankings Show the Extent of Billionaires' Philanthropic Stinginess

“Lower Than Ever.” Forbes' Latest Rankings Show the Extent of Billionaires' Philanthropic Stinginess

In Forbes’ latest reckoning of the 400 wealthiest Americans, only a paltry eight received the highest score for their philanthropic giving. Meanwhile, the list members’ collective wealth rose 40% to $4.5 trillion.

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Which Billionaires Give—and Which Don't? This List Tells All

Which Billionaires Give—and Which Don't? This List Tells All

Forbes’ list of the 400 richest Americans includes a “philanthropy score” for each. What does the scoring tell us about the state of giving among the ultra-wealthy? We dig into the numbers to find out.

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Who Are America’s Most—and Least—Generous Young Billionaires?

Who Are America’s Most—and Least—Generous Young Billionaires?

How are America’s wealthiest young people stacking up when it comes to giving? We drill into the philanthropy records of the 13 billionaires who rank among the richest 400 Americans and find a mixed picture.

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