Tag #Philanthropy

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Teen Artist's Custom Cleats for MLB Star Highlight Growing Success

15-year-old Evan Taveras, known on social media as EvanTheArtist, designed custom cleats for MLB player Starling Marte as a Father's Day gift, showcasing his growing artistic success in the sports world and his philanthropic efforts.

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Record $100 Million Donation to Rebuild Murdoch University Veterinary School

Perth businessman Ted Powell donated $100 million to Murdoch University, funding a complete rebuild of its veterinary school and increasing student capacity by 50 percent to address Australia's veterinarian shortage.

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Potsdam University to Build Privately Funded Campus, Boosting AI Research

Software billionaire Hasso Plattner will donate hundreds of millions of euros to build a new campus for the University of Potsdam by 2035, including the expansion of the Hasso-Plattner-Institut and relocation of departments to boost Germany's AI research.

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Buffett's $6 Billion Donation Highlights Importance of Corporate Philanthropy

Warren Buffett donated $6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway shares, totaling $60 billion in lifetime giving, encouraging other billionaires through The Giving Pledge, while companies like Patagonia and Marriott demonstrate how authentic philanthropy enhances brand reputation and crisis management.

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Merkerson's $1 Million Gift Revitalizes Talladega College

Actress S. Epatha Merkerson donated $1 million to Talladega College during its 2025 commencement, providing crucial unrestricted funds to address immediate needs and establish a future scholarship endowment, reflecting a renewed confidence in the institution.

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Baggio Returns to US, Promoting Soccer and Social Change

Italian soccer legend Roberto Baggio returned to the US this week as a Lega Serie A ambassador, celebrating his career in New York and participating in a Bronx community event with Street Soccer USA, promoting social equity through sports.

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Giving Pledge: Limited Success Amidst Rising Billionaire Wealth

Launched in 2010 by Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Warren Buffett, the Giving Pledge, which encourages billionaires to donate at least half their wealth to charity, has garnered 256 commitments but faces challenges due to the rise of impact investing and the rapid increase in billionaire weal...

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elpais.com
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Bezos Sells \$5.7 Billion in Amazon Stock Post-Wedding

Jeff Bezos, Amazon's CEO, sold \$5.7 billion in Amazon stock since his June wedding, utilizing a 10b5-1 plan, amidst market uncertainty and while reinvesting in other ventures including Blue Origin and AI startups, while still remaining Amazon's largest shareholder.

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Global Giving Disparity: Low-Income Nations Donate More Than High-Income Ones

The Charities Aid Foundation's 2024 World Giving Index reveals that people in low-income countries donate 1.45% of their income to charity, compared to 0.70% in high-income countries; Africa had the highest giving rate at 72%, while France, Germany, and Japan had some of the lowest rates among G7 na...

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Parramatta Approves \$276.8 Million Riverside Theatres Redevelopment

Parramatta City Council approved \$276.8 million for Riverside Theatres redevelopment, including a new 1500-seat theatre, addressing a \$93 million funding gap through diverse sources, with an expected opening in 2028.

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Australia's Arts Sector Faces Funding Crisis, Tax Reform Proposed

Australia's arts sector, worth $122.3 billion, faces a funding crisis due to post-COVID cuts and reduced philanthropy. A NSW tax summit aims to reform funding, potentially using tax incentives and deductions for creative workers, modeling a successful UK initiative that boosted theatre attendance.

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smh.com.au
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Chemist Warehouse Expands Mosman Portfolio with $11.8 Million Acquisition

Chemist Warehouse founders purchased a $11.8 million property in Mosman, Sydney, adding to their portfolio, while another property sold for $16.36 million, showcasing strong commercial real estate demand on the lower North Shore.

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