Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Paul Allen Land Top Spots in 2 Decades of Giving

The late Paul Allen has been in the Philanthropy 50 more than any other donor — 17 times in 20 years. Corbis via Getty Images

February 11, 2020

Data from the Philanthropy 50, the Chronicle’s annual list of the people who give the most to charity, reveals lists of boldface names in the world of giving.

Who’s Given the Most Money

Donors Who Have Made the List, Year After Year

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Maria Di Mento

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Maria directs the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual Philanthropy 50, a comprehensive report on America’s most generous donors. She writes about wealthy philanthropists, family and legacy foundations, next generation philanthropy, arts organizations, key trends and insights related to high-net-worth donors, and other topics.

Michael Theis

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Michael Theis writes about data and accountability for the Chronicle, conducting surveys and reporting on fundraising, giving, salaries, taxes, and more.