25 Biggest Philanthropists in the Us in 2023


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Forbes has released its list of the 25 biggest philanthropists in the US in 2023, and there's a familiar name at the top of the list.

Warren Buffett, who has pledged to give away 99% of his fortune, is at No.

5.

Here are the 10 biggest donors in 2023, per Forbes: Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway: His latest donation of $4.64 billion to five charities, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, brings his giving to more than $51 billion since 2006.

Bill Gates, Microsoft: The Microsoft founder has given away more than $39 billion of his fortune, including a recent donation of $4.64 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Jeff Bezos, Amazon: The Kindle owner has pledged to give away 99% of his fortune.

Bill and Melinda Gates, Microsoft: The Microsoft founder has given away more than $51 billion, including a recent donation of $4.64 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock.

Jeff Bezos, Amazon: The Kindle owner has given away more than $200 billion.

Bill and Melinda Gates, Microsoft: The Microsoft founder has given away more than $39 billion, including a recent donation of 10.45 million shares of Berkshire Hathaway stock.

Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway: The billionaire has given away more than $39 billion, including a recent donation

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