💨 Abstract

In 2025, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported a total of $5 billion in charitable donations from individuals or their foundations. The largest donation was $2 billion from Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, to Oregon Health & Science University for cancer research and patient support. Warren Buffett contributed $746.7 million to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, focusing on women's reproductive health and education.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff