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a wealthy person who gives money and time to help make life better for other people
a philanthropist known to generously donate to those organizations that help the poor
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Recent Examples of philanthropists
Others have used their riches to forge their own path in business, to become major philanthropists–or simply to enjoy a private life of luxury.
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Sylvan Lebrun, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Given the need for constant fundraising ever since, philanthropists have dominated its board.
—Joanna Dee Das, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Settlement houses can seek government contracts to deliver social services and raise funds from the community, as well as the wide network of philanthropists and donors who want to provide on-the-ground, direct aid.
—Rich Baum, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Created in 2024 by CPW Trustee Lisa Saltzman in honor of her art collectors and philanthropists parents, Ralph and Muriel Saltzman, the Saltzman Prize is dedicated to emerging photographers who are shaping contemporary times.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
The most effective philanthropists see the value of each of these resources, leveraging all of them throughout their giving journeys.
—Taryn Palumbo, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Early results were promising, and philanthropists were impressed.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
Other more high-profile examples include Melinda French Gates, the ex-spouse of Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who have become two of the country’s most generous philanthropists.
—Jemima McEvoy, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
As the reality sets in that the United States is drastically diminishing its foreign assistance to developing countries, an urgent conversation is starting among governments, philanthropists, and global health and development organizations.
—Stephanie Nolen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Sylvan Lebrun, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Given the need for constant fundraising ever since, philanthropists have dominated its board.
—Joanna Dee Das, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Settlement houses can seek government contracts to deliver social services and raise funds from the community, as well as the wide network of philanthropists and donors who want to provide on-the-ground, direct aid.
—Rich Baum, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Created in 2024 by CPW Trustee Lisa Saltzman in honor of her art collectors and philanthropists parents, Ralph and Muriel Saltzman, the Saltzman Prize is dedicated to emerging photographers who are shaping contemporary times.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
The most effective philanthropists see the value of each of these resources, leveraging all of them throughout their giving journeys.
—Taryn Palumbo, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Early results were promising, and philanthropists were impressed.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2025
Other more high-profile examples include Melinda French Gates, the ex-spouse of Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who have become two of the country’s most generous philanthropists.
—Jemima McEvoy, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
As the reality sets in that the United States is drastically diminishing its foreign assistance to developing countries, an urgent conversation is starting among governments, philanthropists, and global health and development organizations.
—Stephanie Nolen, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Philanthropists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philanthropists. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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