11 Biggest Celebrity Philanthropists — Angelina Jolie Oprah Dolly Parton (2024)

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Who is the most generous celebrity in the world? ›

Thanks to a record donation of $10,569,002 to the Ressler-Gertz Foundation, actress Jami Gertz and her husband, Anthony Ressler, top the list of the 30 Most Generous Celebrities compiled by The Giving Back Fund, a non-profit organization that tracks philanthropic giving worldwide.

According to Investopedia, as of mid-2022, Oprah Winfrey was worth $2.6 billion. She also gave away a total of $1.5 billion in that time period. She donated the majority of her money to charity, specifically to programs that focus on education and helping the less fortunate.

Bill Gates is not only known for his wealth but also for his generosity. His charity Gates foundation along with his ex-wife Melinda Gates working to benefit people in need across the world.

Jamsetji Tata named world's most charitable, beats Bill Gates.

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more. Lana Vierra misses the swing set at her Lahaina home, which was reduced to ashes in the wildfires that swept through her community last summer. “Multiple generations went through there playing in my front yard,” she said.

Sources confirmed to People magazine that Swift's gift amounted to approximately $55 million and was extended to all members of her crew, including technicians, riggers, caterers and dancers. LINK: Get updates and more on this story at foxbusiness.com.

Winfrey, 69, best known for her talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986 to 2011), sits at the top with US$2.5 billion (S$3.4 billion). In second place with US$1.4 billion is singer Rihanna, who made the bulk of her fortune from her make-up line Fenty Beauty, which saw its sales double in 2022.

Who is the greatest philanthropist of all time? ›

Jamsetji Tata. Despite having died in 1904, Jamsetji Tata still retains the title of the world's most generous philanthropist. A pioneering Indian industrialist, Jamsetji founded the Tata Group and remained committed to making a positive societal impact with his company and his wealth throughout his life.

To offer one example, in households with an annual income under $29,000, 36% of Republicans donated $101-$1000, compared to 26% of Democrats. The trend continues in this direction across all brackets, as seen in the graphic below.

John Cena. The former wrestler broke a new record in June 2022 after it was announced that he has granted more Make-a-Wish Foundation wishes than other celebrities. Cena's wish record currently stands at 650.

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Sagittarians are governed by Jupiter, which is the planet of expansion and abundance. And so, Sagittarians are known for their philanthropic nature. Most Sagittarians have a deep-rooted desire to make the world a better place for everyone, and so they are always willing to help to those in need.