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Record $5 Billion Donated to Charities in 2025

12/16/2025

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In 2025, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported $5 billion in major charitable donations.
The largest contribution was $2 billion from Phil Knight, Nike co-founder, and his wife for cancer research at Oregon Health & Science University.
Warren Buffett donated $746.7 million to his family foundation for women's reproductive health and scholarships.
The Bezos couple pledged $500 million to UNICEF for child nutrition.

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In 2025, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported $5 billion in major charitable donations.
The largest contribution was $2 billion from Phil Knight, Nike co-founder, and his wife for cancer research at Oregon Health & Science University.
Warren Buffett donated $746.7 million to his family foundation for women's reproductive health and scholarships.
The Bezos couple pledged $500 million to UNICEF for child nutrition.