Three philanthropy scholars size up the latest data on gifts from the country’s biggest philanthropists.
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Three philanthropy scholars discuss several trends in giving by the wealthiest Americans highlighted in this yearly report. Among them: Much of this money doesn’t go to charities right away.
Effective altruism, often called ‘EA,’ is closely linked to utilitarian philosophy and calls for donors to carefully scrutinize whether their giving makes an impact.
As giving receded to pre-pandemic levels, most of these gifts were designated for foundations, higher education, hospitals and medical research.
Yvon Chouinard, his wife and their two adult children have given the company he founded away. From now on, its profits will fund climate and conservation work.
Top contributors
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Professor of Public Administration, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Professor of Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University
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Senior Lecturer, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University
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Assistant Professor of Philosophy, UMass Lowell
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Professor of Public Administration and Policy, University at Albany, State University of New York
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Associate Professor of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University - Newark
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Teaching Professor of Management & Organization, Academic Director of the Master of Nonprofit Administration, University of Notre Dame
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Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy, Grand Valley State University