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Michael Bloomberg tops the list of America’s biggest donors for the second year in a row

Michael Bloomberg topped the Chronicle of Philanthropy's Philanthropy 50 list by donating $3.7 billion to various charitable causes in 2024 for the second consecutive year.
Bloomberg Philanthropies awarded a $1 billion grant to Johns Hopkins University to assist medical students, highlighting Bloomberg's commitment to education and healthcare initiatives.
The 50 largest donors combined contributed a total of $16.2 billion in 2024, with only 19 of the wealthiest individuals from the Forbes 400 appearing on the list, reflecting a smaller subset of wealthy philanthropists.
Concerns among donors about high-profile issues have led to some preferring anonymous contributions, indicating a shift in how philanthropy is perceived.

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