World`s Top 10 Philanthropists

Nov 23, 2013, 19:58 PM IST
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10. Gordon and Betty Moore Net worth: $4.9 billion Total giving 2012: $250.5 million (5.1% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $2.3 billion [Courtesy: Forbes - The 50 Biggest Givers]

10. Gordon and Betty Moore Net worth: $4.9 billion Total giving 2012: $250.5 million (5.1% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $2.3 billion [Courtesy: Forbes - The 50 Biggest Givers]

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9. Chuck Feeney Net worth: $2 million Total giving 2012: $313 million (15,650% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $6.3 billion [Image Courtesy: Flickr]

9. Chuck Feeney Net worth: $2 million Total giving 2012: $313 million (15,650% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $6.3 billion [Image Courtesy: Flickr]

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8. Paul Allen Net worth: $15.9 billion Total giving 2012: $327.7 million (2.1% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $2 billion

8. Paul Allen Net worth: $15.9 billion Total giving 2012: $327.7 million (2.1% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $2 billion

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7. Michael Bloomberg Net worth: $31 billion Total giving 2012: $370 million (1.2% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $2.4 billion

7. Michael Bloomberg Net worth: $31 billion Total giving 2012: $370 million (1.2% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $2.4 billion

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6. Eli & Edythe Broad Net worth: $6.9 billion Total giving 2012: $376 million ($5.5% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $3.5 billion

6. Eli & Edythe Broad Net worth: $6.9 billion Total giving 2012: $376 million ($5.5% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $3.5 billion

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5. Walton Family Net worth: $144.4 billion Total giving 2012: $432 million (0.3% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $4.6 billion

5. Walton Family Net worth: $144.4 billion Total giving 2012: $432 million (0.3% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $4.6 billion

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4. Mark Zuckerberg Net worth: $23.4 billion Total giving 2012: $519 million (2.2% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $549 million

4. Mark Zuckerberg Net worth: $23.4 billion Total giving 2012: $519 million (2.2% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $549 million

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3. George Soros Net worth: $20 billion Total giving 2012: $763 million (3.2% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $10 billion

3. George Soros Net worth: $20 billion Total giving 2012: $763 million (3.2% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $10 billion

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2. Warren Buffett Net worth: $58.7 billion? Total giving 2012: $1.87 billion (3.2% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $25 billion

2. Warren Buffett Net worth: $58.7 billion? Total giving 2012: $1.87 billion (3.2% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $25 billion

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1. Bill & Melinda Gates Net worth: $74 billion Total giving 2012: $1.9 billion (2.6% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $28 billion  [Courtesy: Forbes - The 50 Biggest Givers]

1. Bill & Melinda Gates Net worth: $74 billion Total giving 2012: $1.9 billion (2.6% of net worth) Lifetime giving: $28 billion [Courtesy: Forbes - The 50 Biggest Givers]