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Philanthropy 50

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February 6, 2012

The Philanthropy 50: Who They Are and How They Give


 

11 made their money in finance, more than any other line of work

5 inherited their wealth

$10.4-billion

Total commitments from the Philanthropy 50

87% paid so far of that sum

47 are men

7 are under 50

3 are over 90

9 gave $5-million or more to their own foundations, the second most-popular cause

0 donated $5-million or more to a social-service group

$26-million

Minimum it took to make the list

$15-million

Minimum it took to make the list in 2001

14 donors live in California, more than any other state

22 nonprofits in the state were beneficiaries, also more than any other state

10 left bequests

12 have signed the Giving Pledge to donate at least half their wealth

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