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flag Michael Bloomberg donated $4.3 billion in 2025, topping the U.S. philanthropy list for the third year.

flag Michael Bloomberg was named the top U.S. philanthropist for the third straight year, donating $4.3 billion in 2025 to education, public health, environmental causes, the arts, and urban governance. flag He led the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Philanthropy 50 list, with Bill Gates second at $3.7 billion, Paul Allen third with a $3.1 billion bequest, and Warren Buffett fourth with $1.3 billion. flag The 50 donors collectively gave $22.4 billion, with a median gift of $105 million. flag Financial and technology sector wealth were the largest sources, and New York and California received the most funding. flag Many donors cited personal experiences as motivation, and long-term relationships with nonprofits were common. flag Foundations, universities, and donor-advised funds received the largest shares, though only 19 Forbes 400 members appeared, and MacKenzie Scott was absent, likely due to undisclosed contributions.

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