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15 Years Later, the Giving Pledge Hasn’t Made a Dent in Billionaire Fortunes

SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 30 – A report finds only one original signatory has given away half their wealth as most have donated less than 20%, with their fortunes growing rapidly, challenging the pledge's feasibility.

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A new report finds that most Giving Pledge signees are richer than ever, with few giving away half their wealth as promised 15 years ago.

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15 Years Later, the Giving Pledge Hasn’t Made a Dent in Billionaire Fortunes

A new report finds that most Giving Pledge signees are richer than ever, with few giving away half their wealth as promised 15 years ago.

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America's billionaires promised to give away their money 15 years ago. How's that going? - The San Francisco Standard

Dozens of wealthy individuals pledged to give away half their net worth in 2010. Only one Bay Area billionaire is even close.

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The San Francisco Standard broke the news in on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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