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World's richest people, most generous givers in 2022

Forbes lists America’s top philanthropists who give billions of dollars to charities

Published: July 28, 2022 18:23 Jay Hilotin, Senior Assistant Editor

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Top givers main 2022 — TOP PHILANTHROPISTS: They’re on Forbes list as the world’s most generous givers. Collectively, they have given away an estimated $169 billion in 2022, from $149 billion in 2021, according to the respected magazine’s report. The wealth philanthropic contributions of these mega-donors have grown alongside their wealth. Net worths estimated as of January 18, 2022. Image Credit: Gulf News File

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Warren Buffet — WARREN BUFFET | Lifetime Giving: $46.1 billion. Source of Wealth: Berkshire Hathaway; Net Worth: $115.6 billion; Giving Focus: Health, poverty alleviation. Image Credit: AP

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Top givers — BILL GATES & MELINDA FRENCH GATES | Lifetime Giving: $33.4 billion; Source of Wealth: Microsoft; Net Worth: $133.3 billion, $6.1 billion; Giving Focus: Health, poverty alleviation. (They ended their 27-year marriage last year, but continue to co-chair the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, through which their philanthropic giving is channeled). Image Credit: AFP

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George Soros-1612095074248 — GEORGE SOROS | Lifetime Giving: $18.1 billion; Source of Wealth: Hedge funds; Net Worth: $8.6 billion; Giving Focus: Democracy, education, anti-discrimination, healthcare. MICHAEL BLOOMBERG | Lifetime Giving: $12.7 billion; Source of wealth: Bloomberg LP; Net Worth: $70 billion; Giving Focus: Climate change, health Image Credit: Bloomberg

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MacKenzie Scott — MACKENZIE SCOTT | Lifetime Giving: $8.61 billion; Source of Wealth: Amazon; Net Worth: $53.5 billion; Giving Focus: Racial, gender and economic inequality. Image Credit: Gulf News file

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Chuck Feeney — CHARLES ‘CHUCK’ FEENEY | Lifetime Giving: $8 billion; Source of Wealth: Duty Free Shoppers; Net Worth: Under $2 million; Giving Focus: Science, human rights, youth. (He has given away virtually all of his fortune as part of a lofty goal to die broke and inspired the Gateses). Image Credit: Gulf News file

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Phil Knight — PHIL KNIGHT & FAMILY | Lifetime Giving: $3.1 billion; Source of Wealth: Nike; Net Worth: $54.8 billion; Giving Focus: Education. Image Credit:

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Mark Zuckerberg Priscilla Chan and family — MARK ZUCKERBERG & PRISCILLA CHAN | Lifetime Giving: $3 billion; Source of Wealth: Facebook; Net Worth: $112.8 billion; Giving Focus: Science, education, criminal justice Image Credit: Facebook

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Edythe Eli Broad — EDYTHE BROAD & FAMILY | Lifetime Giving: $2.8 billion; Source of Wealth: Investments; Net Worth: $6.9 billion; Giving Focus: Education, arts, science. (Her husband, American businessman Eli Broad, passed away in 2021). Image Credit: givingpledge.org

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Michael Dell — MICHAEL AND SUSAN DELL | Lifetime Giving: $2.25 billion; Source of Wealth: Dell computers; Net Worth: $60.3 billion; Giving Focus: Poverty alleviation, education. Image Credit: Dell

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