"Warren Buffett Leads Biggest Philanthropic Contributions"
Warren Buffett led the biggest charitable donations of 2023 with a gift of 1.5 million Berkshire Hathaway Class "B" shares valued at $541.5 million to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation. The Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual list included over $3.5 billion in donations, with significant contributions also made by Phil Knight, James Simons, Ken Griffin, and others to various universities, scientific research institutes, and health-care systems. The list reflects the philanthropic commitments of some of the world's wealthiest individuals, with eight multibillionaires contributing to causes ranging from women's reproductive health and education to scientific research and racial justice.