The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Mayor Bloomberg Donates $125-Million to Fight Smoking Around the World

Michael R. Bloomberg, the mayor of New York, has announced a $125-million donation to fight tobacco use worldwide, a rare public gift from a philanthropist who has preferred to keep his giving anonymous during the time he has held public office.

While Mr. Bloomberg is widely believed to be the donor behind...

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