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flag John and Laura Arnold have donated nearly $2 billion—half their fortune—making them the only Giving Pledge signers to fulfill the commitment while alive.

flag John and Laura Arnold, billionaires who signed The Giving Pledge in 2010, have donated nearly $2 billion—about half their $2.9 billion fortune—while still alive, making them the only known signers to fulfill the commitment, according to a 2025 report. flag Since founding Arnold Ventures in 2008, they’ve focused on data-driven philanthropy in criminal justice, healthcare, education, and infrastructure, giving over $204 million in 2024 alone and maintaining a top philanthropy score. flag Their active, results-oriented approach, emphasizing measurable impact, sets them apart from most pledge signers, with only a few others having met their commitments before death.

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