Writer’s Notebook; Big Names, Big Legacies in the Philanthropy 50
Staff writer Maria Di Mento details her often amusing interactions over the years with Seattle tech pioneer Paul Allen, Philadelphia businessman Gerry Lenfest, and private-equity titan Pete Peterson, all of whom died last year.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
The people on the Philanthropy 50, the Chronicle’s annual list of the biggest U.S. donors, collectively gave more than $7.8 billion last year. Artificial intelligence and privacy were among their top concerns.
By Maria Di Mento and Ben Gose
How the Chronicle Compiled Its Annual List of Top 50 Donors
Inside the methodology for tallying which philanthropists gave away the most money in 2018.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Comedian Garry Shandling Left $15.2 Million to UCLA: Gifts Roundup
Plus four other universities, two medical centers, and a journalism group received big gifts
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
David Rockefeller’s Gift to Museum of Modern Art Tops $228 Million
When the philanthropist’s estate has sold off his artworks, the museum got $100 million more than it expected.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Stanford Lands $25 Million for Library and Silicon Valley Archive: Gifts Roundup
Plus a botanical garden, two health care groups, and two other universities receive big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Center Aimed at Combating Family Violence Lands $20 Million: Gifts Roundup
In addition, Vanderbilt University, Lehigh University, and Morehouse College receive big donations.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Plus, a youth arts center and five universities received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Introvert or Extrovert: Who Makes a Better Fundraiser?
Mixing personality types can help you raise more money and hold on to staff members too.
S.D. Human-Service Group Lands $55 Million; Holocaust Museum Gets $2 Million: Gifts Roundup
A new arts center, three universities, and a community college also received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor