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An enduring commitment to ease the burdens of mental illness Before they passed away, Ted and Vada Stanley had a long history of deploying their…

Following their passions to expand philanthropy’s reach Henry and Diane Engelhardt feel blessed to be able to help others, and they have found there is…

Preserving American history to help people learn from the past David Rubenstein’s parents were blue collar workers who did not have vast wealth, but they…

Investing in collaboration and knowledge sharing to advance philanthropy Badr Jafar has long believed that philanthropy – particularly in the Middle East – can make…

Place-based giving that helped revitalize Detroit Dan and Jennifer Gilbert both grew up in families with generations of history living and working in Detroit. When…

Leveraging their voices to advance girls’ education Craig Silverstein and Mary Obelnicki have long had a clear focus for their philanthropy: Advancing girls’ education in countries…

Investing in education and democracy across Latin America Mariel Reyes and David Velez credit their families with instilling in them the belief that life’s meaning…

Bringing joy and inclusion to people with special needs After becoming one of the most successful home builders in San Antonio, Giving Pledge signatory Gordon…

Promoting understanding by advancing the world of ideas Nicolas Berggruen joined the Giving Pledge in August 2010, making him one of the longest tenured members…

A pioneer of philanthropy in India Azim Premji became one of the first signatories of the Giving Pledge outside the United States when he joined…

A commitment to philanthropy that spans generations For Jorge M. and Darlene Pérez, their strong belief in the importance of giving back to society has…

A pioneer of billionaire philanthropy Well before the Giving Pledge was created, Ted Turner ushered in the era of billionaire philanthropy when he made a…