MacKenzie Scott donated over $7B in 2025, boosting her $26B+ giving spree since 2019. Former Amazon wife, novelist, and top philanthropist.
On February 17, 2026, Gisèle Pelicot published her memoir "A Hymn to Life," recounting the 2024 mass rape case in France where her husband Dominique Pelicot and 50 men were convicted of drugging and raping her over nearly a decade. She waived anonymity to expose the crimes publicly, sparking legal reforms and becoming a global symbol against sexual violence.
Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and former New York mayor, donated $4.3 billion in 2025 to support arts, education, environment, public health, and city governance. He ranks among the top philanthropists, with other major donors including Gates, Buffett, and the late Paul Allen. Total contributions reached $22.4 billion.