Philanthropy

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Philanthropy has several, related meanings. In the broadest sense it is action for the love (or good) of humankind. In a more narrow, instrumental sense, it can also refer to [financial foundations] and [fundraising] both of which are summed up with the phrase "private action for the public good".

Philanthropy in Ancient Greece

Medieval Philanthropy

Philanthropy in all of its various meanings and manifestations was an important component of medieval European culture, religion and economy.

Modern Philanthropy

In everyday usage, the term philanthropy often refers to fundraising and foundations

Andrew Carnegie

One of the most powerful and paradoxical voices in modern philanthropy is Andrew Carnegie.

Henry Clay Frick

Bill and Melinda Gates

Laurene Powell Jobs

The widow of Steve Jobs, co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc., Ms. Powell Jobs manages the Steve Jobs Trust and has established a distinctive record of philanthropy.

Elon Musk

Rockefeller Family

Julius Rosenwald