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Parton established her own publishing company in 1966, which helped her hold on to nearly all of her publishing rights.
As tap-to-pay makes street donations effortless, fraudsters are quietly inflating charges.
The New Jersey Democratic kingmaker's gift to Cooper University Health Care is the system's largest ever.
Exponential Scholars, a new North Carolina nonprofit founded by "quiet philanthropist" Holly May, funded more than 3,200 DonorsChoose projects at...
Dolly Parton used her $450 million net worth to do good.
The James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation's gift to 12 UNCF schools comes as HBCUs brace for a federal pullback.
MacKenzie Scott has donated $26 billion in the past several years.
It’s a “very real concern” for the ultrawealthy that their children aren’t prepared for the future, wealth advisor Tom Thiegs told Fortune.
The billionaire's unrestricted gifts to 16 institutions reflect a giving philosophy built on trusting recipients to know their own communities best.
Local philanthropist Maja Kristin donated $1 million to fill the gap in teacher salaries.
The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation donated $25 million to the University of South Carolina in 2026.
Roy and Nola Thompson quietly gave away tens of millions to their Australian community, guided by a simple rule: "You can't take it with you."
Steve Isom, a top exec at donor-software firm Bloomerang, says most nonprofits are approaching the youngest generations of donors the wrong way.
But now Phoebe Gates is under her own fire for her app Phia reportedly "cookie stuffing."
The Marcus Foundation has made historic medical research donations during the past few decades.
The historic gift to a University of Washington research institute lands as the federal government retreats from funding science.
Ballmer Group is spinning its three regional offices into independent nonprofits, and CEO Terri Ludwig says she'd rather run them like startups than...
The billionaire philanthropist and novelist studied under Toni Morrison and is releasing her first novel since 2013.
“Is this normal?” A new workplace etiquette debate initiated from a young worker getting in trouble with senior leadership after leaving the...
Cleveland is becoming one of the more desirable markets for homebuyers.
A scorecard puts the nation's wealthiest state at the bottom for its philanthropy policy.
Ronald Lauder spent tens of millions backing Republicans over two decades. This cycle he's given almost nothing.
As the internet-famous eagle fought for her life in intensive care, the Brockmans' donation closed a $10 million fundraiser with days to spare.
Most billionaires let their fortunes grow faster than they can give them away. Scott has spent years proving it doesn't have to be that way.
Many Americans have less than $150,000 saved for retirement.
The pledge amounts to roughly $11.6 billion at today's valuation, and could grow far larger once his oil refinery goes public.
People assumed Buffett was avoiding taxes or warehousing the money. Experts say the more telling question is how he's giving it away.
Costco denies any wrongdoing but agreed to resolve claims it sent Washington shoppers emails with misleading subject lines. Here's who qualifies and...
McCall McPherson established Modern Thyroid Clinic to help millions of women who go under-treated for thyroid conditions.
Musk has historically been apprehensive about philanthropy, so his Monday statement would be a major change for billionaire and trillionaire giving as...
The bigger spender wins up to 90% of the time. But strategists on both sides say money follows winners more than it makes them.
Bezos worked through decades of stress to build the No. 1 Fortune 500 company.
Joe Spector helped build a multibillion-dollar telehealth company. Now he’s on to own remote vet services.
Jake Jabs turned a failing furniture store into an 18-location empire. Now the Colorado retailer is funneling his fortune back into the communities...
The $75 million gift to establish an art, architecture and design college is the largest Huang has ever made to a university.
The Gates Foundation met with Jeffrey Epstein about 30 times, an external review found, even as staff raised concerns.
The 95-year-old investor has given away an estimated 76% of his fortune without ever making the promise.
The credit card magnate turned mega-donor built one of the country's largest rural health systems.
Selling your home near retirement age can trigger a Medicare premium surcharge that costs thousands a year—and most retirees don't find out until...
Durana Elmi left Afghanistan as an infant. Decades later, the perspective she gained from afar shapes every call she makes at her supplement brand,...
The Nvidia CEO's Tom Ford jacket, photomatched to a 2023 Taipei appearance, carried a $40,000-$60,000 estimate.
MacKenzie Scott has donated $26 billion, but is still worth more than $35 billion.
Eric Glyman looks for "proof of work" over pedigree, an approach that echoes how Elon Musk staffs SpaceX and Tesla.
The Hyperion supercluster has quintupled in cost since 2024. Meta says it's covering its own power costs, but critics warn locals could pay anyway.
Four financial planners break down how much your kid could really make, where it fits with your 401(k), and the catch parents keep missing.
The daughter of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates acknowledges her privilege, but says she’s building her own thing without their help.
The RMG founder's default answer to any prospective client is 'no.' It's helped him grow revenue more than fivefold in five years without staffing up.
Allen & Co.'s secretive Idaho retreat built its name on media mega-deals. The 2026 guest list shows who holds the power now.
The foundation John Arnold runs with his wife, Laura, is funding 12 university studies on how online sports betting affects users' finances, mental...
Zuckerberg is convinced smart glasses will replace the smartphone—and he's spending billions to prove it, even as Reality Labs posts a $19.2 billion...