Philanthropists motivated by faith may face scrutiny in an increasingly secular world

Last May, Sulaiman Al Rajhi, once one of the richest men in the world is no longer a billionaire, announced that he will donates much of his $6 billion fortune to charity. Now 95, the Saudi banking mogul has now fulfilled that promise when he stunned the world by giving away almost $16 billion of

Serving on a non-profit board can be deeply fulfilling and beneficial to the cause – but only if you’re fully committed and prepared for the role.

Steve Sarowitz built a charitable foundation around the values of Baháʼí. The organization funded hundreds of nonprofits until it suddenly announced its closure in May.

As the U.S. and other countries cut funding for global health initiatives, what role will philanthropy take?

Gates called the now-shuttered USAID “the best” of the world's development agencies as Musk called it “beyond repair.”

The New York City anti-poverty philanthropy–backed by nearly two dozen ultra wealthy finance moguls–says the bill will hurt the city’s poorest.

The billionaire investor's latest $6 billion donation of Berkshire Hathaway shares is part of his 2006 commitment to give away over 99% of his wealth.

The Canadian CEO of Xero talks about the WNBA in Canada, gender stereotypes in tech—and the value of doing your parents’ taxes

As the US agency officially winds down foreign aid operations, former presidents hit out at Donald Trump.

Multiple studies have estimated millions will die annually as a result of the Trump Administration’s closure of the foreign-aid agency.

Founder of Mattamy Homes donates $60 million to Toronto hospital where he was born

Much of the donation was given to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Buffett made share donations to five charities, including those run by his children. Jun 29, 2025 Warren Buffett has never been one to chase headlines. For most of his career, the 93-year-old billionaire investor has preferred to let his actions—and his annual shareholder letters—do the talking. But even Warren Buffett can’t give away $6 billion in a single day without people noticing. This week, Buffett made his largest-ever annual donation, giving away 13.7 million Class B shares of Berkshire

He built a global business empire, gave away billions to causes around the world, and spent his final years in a modest flat.

Warren Buffett donated on Friday another $6 billion of Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N) stock to the Gates Foundation and four family charities, his biggest annual donation since he began giving away his fortune nearly two decades ago.

Venture philanthropy allows donors to do good with a hands-on approach, performance metrics and long-term goals

Jeff Bezos, co-founder of Amazon, has stirred up a lot of controversy over the years and is one of the richest men on earth. He previously told CNN reporters that he plans on giving away a majority of his wealth — about $128 billion of it.

Buffett started the giving program in 2006.

Developer Peter Gilgan's donation for a new patient tower is the largest single contribution in the history of St. Joseph's Health Centre.

These thought-provoking catalysts can help steer a foundation or family office toward long-term stewardship, writes Kevin Foley

Defunding of the huge U.S. program will likely trigger a redo of the global philanthropy landscape. ‘Let’s be perfectly clear: People are going to die.’

They were a tough sell in 2004, but Jo-Anne Ryan knew donor-advised funds were just what Canadian givers needed

Bill Gates and Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman met their employees with a combination of optimism and rage.