How Dalio Philanthropies' OceanX is Working to Diversify Marine Research and Teaching

How Dalio Philanthropies' OceanX is Working to Diversify Marine Research and Teaching

In the past year, this research nonprofit has expanded efforts to diversify ocean science through new educational partnerships with HBCUs Spelman College and Howard University — with more set to come.

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The Top 10 Hedge Fund Philanthropists

The Top 10 Hedge Fund Philanthropists

There’s a historic transfer of wealth on the horizon, and that includes the fortunes of donors who made their money managing hedge funds. Here, we take stock of the top philanthropists that emerged from the industry.

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Act of Trust: How a Billionaire's Letting 20,000 People Give Away $1 Million

Act of Trust: How a Billionaire's Letting 20,000 People Give Away $1 Million

It’s becoming a holiday tradition—Ray Dalio’s giving out thousands of charitable gift cards for recipients to donate where they choose. On one hand, it’s just another festive charity campaign. But it’s also kind of revolutionary.

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Hedge Fund Titan, Chinese Billionaires Partner for the Oceans. Is More to Come?

Hedge Fund Titan, Chinese Billionaires Partner for the Oceans. Is More to Come?

The charitable venture of the two richest men in China and an ocean exploration nonprofit backed by Ray Dalio just formed a new partnership. It could presage far greater funding to come from China’s philanthropists.

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In a Moment of Crisis, a Test of America’s Billionaire Class

In a Moment of Crisis, a Test of America’s Billionaire Class

Despite huge market losses, U.S. billionaires still sit on vast financial assets in a nation that’s reeling in pain. Who’s stepping forward to offer help? And why are so many of the wealthiest Americans giving so little to aid relief?

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Doing and Seeing: Barbara Dalio’s Immersive Approach to Education Philanthropy

Doing and Seeing: Barbara Dalio’s Immersive Approach to Education Philanthropy

While wealthy K-12 donors have often been accused of parachuting into complex education landscapes with preconceived reform ideas, the wife of a top hedge fund billionaire has worked very differently. 

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In a State with Deep Inequities, a Billionaire Couple is Catalyzing Action on K-12 and Jobs

In a State with Deep Inequities, a Billionaire Couple is Catalyzing Action on K-12 and Jobs

In recent years, Barbara Dalio has quietly tapped a vast hedge fund fortune to help address Connecticut’s education problems. Now, in a big step up, she and her husband Ray are giving $100 million for a public-private partnership.

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Deep Dive: Two of America’s Wealthiest Philanthropists Are Teaming Up to Protect the Oceans

Deep Dive: Two of America’s Wealthiest Philanthropists Are Teaming Up to Protect the Oceans

Ray Dalio and Michael Bloomberg are quite different mega-donors, but they have a big overlap in their interest in oceans. We take a look at their approaches, and their new partnership. 

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The 9 Top Finance Guys in Environmental Philanthropy

The 9 Top Finance Guys in Environmental Philanthropy

A striking number of leaders from the financial sector have become big players in environmental philanthropy, and we write about these funders all the time. Here's our rundown of who's doing what.

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