Bill Gates

Bill Gates Speaks Out About Philanthropy Premium Link

In an interview with The Chronicle, Bill Gates talks about "smarter" giving and philanthropy's most exclusive club.

Transcript of Live Discussion: Giving USA

Read the transcript of our live online discussion about Giving USA, the annual tally of donations in the United States, and other new studies that examine the state of fund raising.

See full coverage of Giving USA from The Chronicle

What Wal-Mart's Pledge Means to Hunger Groups

Leaders at two hunger-relief organizations discuss what Wal-Mart's $2-billion pledge will mean for groups that are looking to create long-term solutions to America's hunger problem.

Find Big Donors: Search Gifts of $1-Million or More

 

T. Denny Sanford, the South Dakota philanthropist, recently gave $50-million to the Burnham Institute for Medical Research in La Jolla, Calif.

 

 

Find out where his gift stacks up against other 2010 gifts and browse our extensive database that includes individual gifts of $1-million or more made to charities since 2003.

America's Biggest Givers: 2009

Stanley F. and Fiona B. Druckenmiller, No. 1 on The Chronicle's list of America's most-generous donors, gave $705-million to their foundation.

Explore the Philanthropy 50

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Search The Chronicle's annual listings of America's top donors since 2000:

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