Philanthropy is no longer about visibility. It is about responsibility.
The 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list highlights a new era of global giving—one that focuses on long-term systems, inclusive access, and shared prosperity.
Spanning.28 countries, the honorees represent a wide spectrum of approaches, from institutional foundations to individual-led initiatives.
Their common thread: using capital to enable sustainable solutions.
Highlighted leaders include:
Michael Bloomberg – advancing climate and global health
Melinda French Gates – $1B to support women and families
MacKenzie Scott – redefining flexible, impact-first giving
Phil & Penny Knight – $1B to expand higher education
Alex Soros – supporting human rights and social foundations
Elizabeth Alexander – investing in arts, culture, and democracy
John Palfrey – strengthening nonprofit resilience
Katherine Lorenz – mentoring the next generation of philanthropists
Jeff Atwood – channeling wealth into direct financial empowerment
Marlene Engelhorn – pioneering participatory wealth distribution
Abdulaziz Al Ghurair – leading education-focused philanthropy in the Arab region
Perspective: It reflects a transition from donor-led models to community-anchored systems. https://lnkd.in/dqtzxXQX