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Meet Young Philanthropists Who are Using Creative Ways to Raise Money for Those in Need

December 11, 2022
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Most of us have heard of the great philanthropists of the past, and we know about wealthy contributors in today’s world. But how many of us think of children and young adults as potential philanthropists who can, and will, give lots of money, either inherited or earned, to significant causes? Do they really have the…

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Publix Heiress Known for Philanthropy Dies in Florida at 65

December 10, 2021
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LAKELAND, FLA.—The billionaire daughter of the Publix Super Markets founder has died after having early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease, the company announced Wednesday. Carol Jenkins Barnett was 65. Barnett died Tuesday night at her home in Lakeland, Florida, Publix said in a news release. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016. Barnett was one of seven children…

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The Philanthropic Journey of a Chinese Entrepreneur

October 18, 2021
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Chinese-born businessman and investor Dong Feng, 57, found himself at a crossroads in 2006 after realizing there is more to life than a successful career and financial freedom. In his early 40s Dong lost a very good friend to suicide, which fundamentally changed the way he viewed the world and his life’s purpose. Fifteen years…

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MacKenzie Scott, Citing Wealth Gap, Donates $2.7 Billion

June 15, 2021
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MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist known for her impromptu multi-billion dollar donations to charities and racial equity causes, announced Tuesday that she has given $2.7 billion to 286 organizations. It is the third round of major philanthropic gifts Scott has made, which together rival the charitable contributions made by the largest foundations. Scott, the ex-wife…

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