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Philanthropyis a form ofaltruismthat consists of "private initiatives for thepublic good,focusing onquality of life".[1]Philanthropy contrasts with business initiatives, which are private initiatives for private good, focusing on material gain; and with government endeavors that are public initiatives for public good, such as those that focus on the provision of public services.[1]A person who practices philanthropy is aphilanthropist.

Etymology

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Herodes Atticus,a Greek philanthropist ofAncient Romeactive during the 2nd centuryCE

The wordphilanthropycomes fromAncient Greekφιλανθρωπία(philanthrōpía)'love ofhumanity', fromphilo-'to love, be fond of' andanthrōpos'humankind, mankind'.[2]In the second centuryCE,Plutarchused the Greek concept ofphilanthrôpíato describe superior human beings.

During theMiddle Ages,philanthrôpíawas superseded in Europe by theChristian virtueofcharity(Latin:caritas) in the sense of selfless love, valued forsalvationand escape frompurgatory.[3]Thomas Aquinasheld that "the habit of charity extends not only to the love of God, but also to the love of our neighbor".[4]

SirFrancis Baconconsideredphilanthrôpíato be synonymous with "goodness", correlated with theAristotelianconception of virtue as consciously instilled habits of good behaviour.Samuel Johnsonsimply defined philanthropy as "love of mankind; good nature".[5]This definition still survives today and is often cited more gender-neutrally as the "love of humanity."[6][better source needed]

Europe

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Great Britain

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TheFoundling Hospitalin London,c. 1753.The original building has since been demolished.

In London, prior to the 18th century, parochial and civic charities were typically established by bequests and operated by local church parishes (such asSt Dionis Backchurch) orguilds(such as theCarpenters' Company).During the 18th century, however, "a more activist and explicitlyProtestanttradition of direct charitable engagement during life "took hold, exemplified by the creation of theSociety for the Promotion of Christian KnowledgeandSocieties for the Reformation of Manners.[7]

In 1739,Thomas Coram,appalled by the number of abandoned children living on the streets of London, received a royal charter to establish theFoundling Hospitalto look after these unwanted orphans in Lamb's Conduit Fields,Bloomsbury.[8]This was "the first children's charity in the country, and one that 'set the pattern for incorporated associational charities' in general."[8]The hospital "marked the first great milestone in the creation of these new-style charities."[7]

Jonas Hanway,another notable philanthropist of the era, establishedThe Marine Societyin 1756 as the first seafarer's charity, in a bid to aid the recruitment of men to thenavy.[9]By 1763, the society had recruited over 10,000 men and it was incorporated in 1772. Hanway was also instrumental in establishing theMagdalen Hospitalto rehabilitate prostitutes. These organizations were funded by subscriptions and run as voluntary associations. They raised public awareness of their activities through the emerging popular press and were generally held in high social regard—some charities received state recognition in the form of theRoyal Charter.

19th century

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William Wilberforce,a prominent British philanthropist andanti-slavery campaigner

Philanthropists, such asanti-slavery campaignerWilliam Wilberforce,began to adopt active campaigning roles, where they would champion a cause and lobby the government for legislative change. This included organized campaigns against the ill-treatment of animals and children and the campaign that succeeded in ending theslave tradethroughout the Empire starting in 1807.[10]Although there were no slaves allowed in Britain itself, many rich men owned sugar plantations in the West Indies, and resisted the movement to buy them out until it finally succeeded in 1833.[11]

Financial donations to organized charities became fashionable among the middle class in the 19th century. By 1869 there were over 200 London charities with an annual income, all together, of about£2 million. By 1885, rapid growth had produced over 1000 London charities, with an income of about £4.5 million. They included a wide range of religious and secular goals, with the American import,YMCA,as one of the largest, and many small ones, such as the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain Association. In addition to making annual donations, increasingly wealthy industrialists and financiers left generous sums in their wills. A sample of 466 wills in the 1890s revealed a total wealth of £76 million, of which £20 million was bequeathed to charities. By 1900 London charities enjoyed an annual income of about £8.5 million.[12]: 125 

Led by the energeticLord Shaftesbury(1801–1885), philanthropists organized themselves.[13]In 1869 they set up theCharity Organisation Society.It was a federation of district committees, one in each of the 42 Poor Law divisions. Its central office had experts in coordination and guidance, thereby maximizing the impact of charitable giving to the poor.[12]: 125 Many of the charities were designed to alleviate the harsh living conditions in the slums. such as theLabourer's Friend Societyfounded in 1830. This included the promotion of allotment of land to labourers for "cottage husbandry" that later became the allotment movement. In 1844 it became the firstModel Dwellings Company—an organization that sought to improve the housing conditions of the working classes by building new homes for them, while at the same time receiving a competitive rate of return on any investment. This was one of the firsthousing associations,a philanthropic endeavor that flourished in the second half of the nineteenth century, brought about by the growth of themiddle class.Later associations included thePeabody Trust,and theGuinness Trust.The principle of philanthropic intention with capitalist return was given the label "five per cent philanthropy."[14]

Switzerland

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Main articles:International Red Cross and Red Crescent MovementandInternational Committee of the Red Cross
TheRed Cross,after theBattle of Gravelottein 1870

In 1863, the Swiss businessmanHenry Dunantused his fortune to fund the Geneva Society for Public Welfare, which became theInternational Committee of the Red Cross.During theFranco-Prussian Warof 1870, Dunant personally led Red Cross delegations that treated soldiers. He shared the firstNobel Peace Prizefor this work in 1901.[15]

TheInternational Committee of the Red Cross(ICRC) played a major role in working withPOWson all sides inWorld War II.It was in a cash-starved position when the war began in 1939, but quickly mobilized its national offices to set up a Central Prisoner of War Agency. For example, it provided food, mail and assistance to 365,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers and civilians held captive. Suspicions, especially by London, of ICRC as too tolerant or even complicit with Nazi Germany led to its side-lining in favour of theUN Relief and Rehabilitation Administration(UNRRA) as the primary humanitarian agency after 1945.[16]

France

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Men and woman working in a classroom at theInstitut Pasteurin Paris,c. 1920

TheFrench Red Crossplayed a minor role in the war with Germany (1870–71). After that, it became a major factor in shaping French civil society as a non-religious humanitarian organization. It was closely tied to the army'sService de Santé.By 1914 it operated one thousand local committees with 164,000 members, 21,500 trained nurses, and over 27 millionFrench francsin assets.[17]

ThePasteur Institutehad a monopoly of specialized microbiological knowledge, allowing it to raise money for serum production from private and public sources, walking the line between a commercial pharmaceutical venture and a philanthropic enterprise.[18]

By 1933, at the depth of theGreat Depression,the French wanted awelfare stateto relieve distress but did not want new taxes.War veteransdevised a solution: the new national lottery proved highly popular to gamblers while generating the cash needed without raising taxes.[19]

American money proved invaluable. The Rockefeller Foundation opened an office in Paris and helped design and fund France's modern public health system under the National Institute of Hygiene. It also set up schools to train physicians and nurses.[20]

Germany

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The history of modern philanthropy on the European continent is especially important in the case of Germany, which became a model for others, especially regarding thewelfare state.The princes and the various imperial states continued traditional efforts, funding monumental buildings, parks, and art collections. Starting in the early 19th century, the rapidly emergingmiddle classesmade local philanthropy a way to establish their legitimate role in shaping society, pursuing ends different from thearistocracyand the military. They concentrated on support forsocial welfare,higher education,and cultural institutions, as well as working to alleviate thehardshipsbrought on by rapidindustrialization.Thebourgeoisie(upper-middle class) was defeated in its effort to gain political control in1848,but it still had enough money and organizational skills that could be employed through philanthropic agencies to provide an alternative power base for its worldview.[21]

Religion was divisive in Germany, as Protestants, Catholics, and Jews used alternative philanthropic strategies. The Catholics, for example, continued their medieval practice of using financial donations in their wills to lighten their punishment inpurgatoryafter death. The Protestants did not believe in purgatory, but made a strong commitment to improving their communities there and then. Conservative Protestants raised concerns about deviant sexuality, alcoholism, and socialism, as well as illegitimate births. They used philanthropy to try to eradicate what they considered as "social evils" that were seen as utterly sinful.[22]All the religious groups used financial endowments, which multiplied in number and wealth as Germany grew richer. Each was devoted to a specific benefit to that religious community, and each had a board of trustees; laymen donated their time to public service.

ChancellorOtto von Bismarck,an upper classJunker,used his state-sponsored philanthropy, in the form of his invention of the modern welfare state, to neutralize the political threat posed by thesocialisticlabor unions.[23]The middle classes, however, made the most use of the new welfare state, in terms of heavy use of museums,gymnasiums(high schools), universities, scholarships, and hospitals. For example, state funding for universities and gymnasiums covered only a fraction of the cost; private philanthropy became essential. 19th-century Germany was even more oriented toward civic improvement than Britain or the United States, when measured in voluntary private funding for public purposes. Indeed, such German institutions as thekindergarten,theresearch university,and the welfare state became models copied by the Anglo-Saxons.[21]: 1–7 

The heavy human and economic losses of theFirst World War,the financial crises of the 1920s, as well as theNaziregime and other devastation by 1945, seriously undermined and weakened the opportunities for widespread philanthropy in Germany. The civil society so elaborately built up in the 19th century was dead by 1945. However, by the 1950s, as the "economic miracle"was restoring German prosperity, the old aristocracy was defunct, and middle-class philanthropy started to return to importance.[21]: 142–73 

War and postwar: Belgium and Eastern Europe

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Poster requesting clothing for occupied France and Belgium

TheCommission for Relief in Belgium(CRB) was an international (predominantly American) organization that arranged for the supply of food to German-occupied Belgium and northern France during the First World War. It was led byHerbert Hoover.[24]Between 1914 and 1919, the CRB operated entirely with voluntary efforts and was able to feed eleven million Belgians by raising money, obtaining voluntary contributions of money and food, shipping the food to Belgium and controlling it there. For example, the CRB shipped 697,116,000 pounds of flour to Belgium.[25]: 72–95 Biographer George Nash finds that by the end of 1916, Hoover "stood preeminent in the greatest humanitarian undertaking the world had ever seen."[26]Biographer William Leuchtenburg adds, "He had raised and spent millions of dollars, with trifling overhead and not a penny lost to fraud. At its peak, his organization fed nine million Belgians and French daily.[27]: 30 

When the war ended in late 1918, Hoover took control of theAmerican Relief Administration(ARA), with the mission of food[clarification needed]to Central and Eastern Europe. The ARA fed millions.[25]: 114–137 U.S. government funding for the ARA expired in the summer of 1919, and Hoover transformed the ARA into a private organization, raising millions of dollars from private donors. Under the auspices of the ARA, the European Children's Fund fed millions of starving children. When attacked for distributing food to Russia, which was under Bolshevik control, Hoover snapped, "Twenty million people are starving. Whatever their politics, they shall be fed!"[27]: 58 [28]

United States

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Main article:Philanthropy in the United States

The first corporation founded in theThirteen ColonieswasHarvard College(1636), designed primarily to train young men for the clergy. A leading theorist was thePuritantheologianCotton Mather(1662–1728), who in 1710 published a widely read essay, "Bonifacius, or an Essay to Do Good". Mather worried that the[specify]original idealism had eroded, so he advocated philanthropic benefaction as a way of life. Though his context was Christian, his idea was also characteristically American and explicitly Classical[specify],on the threshold of theEnlightenment.[29]

Benjamin Franklin(1706–1790) was an activist and theorist of American philanthropy. He was much influenced byDaniel Defoe'sAn Essay upon Projects(1697) andCotton Mather'sBonifacius: an essay upon the good(1710). Franklin attempted to motivate his fellowPhiladelphiansinto projects for the betterment of the city: examples included theLibrary Company of Philadelphia(the first American subscription library), the fire department, the police force, street lighting, and a hospital. A world-class physicist himself, he promoted scientific organizations including the Philadelphia Academy (1751) – which became theUniversity of Pennsylvania– as well as theAmerican Philosophical Society(1743), to enable scientific researchers from all 13 colonies to communicate.[30]

By the 1820s, newly rich American businessmen were initiating philanthropic work, especially with respect to private colleges and hospitals.George Peabody(1795–1869) is the acknowledged[by whom?]father of modern philanthropy. A financier based inBaltimoreandLondon,in the 1860s, he began to endow libraries and museums in the United States and also funded housing for poor people in London. His activities became a model for Andrew Carnegie and many others.[31]

Andrew Carnegie

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Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy.Puckmagazine cartoon byLouis Dalrymple,1903

Andrew Carnegie(1835–1919) was the most influential leader of philanthropy on a national (rather than local) scale. After selling his steel company in 1901 he devoted himself to establishing philanthropic organizations and to making direct contributions to many educational, cultural, and research institutions. He financed over 2,500 publiclibrariesbuilt across the United States and abroad. He also fundedCarnegie Hallin New York City and thePeace Palacein the Netherlands.

His final and largest project was theCarnegie Corporation of New York,founded in 1911 with aUS$25 million endowment, later enlarged to US$135 million. Carnegie Corporation has endowed or otherwise helped to establish institutions that include the Russian Research Center atHarvard University(now known as theDavis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies), theBrookings Institutionand theSesame Workshop.In all, Andrew Carnegie gave away 90% of his fortune.[32]

John D. Rockefeller

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John D. Rockefellerin 1895

Other prominent American philanthropists of the early 20th century includedJohn D. Rockefeller(1839–1937),Julius Rosenwald(1862–1932)[33]andMargaret Olivia Slocum Sage(1828–1918).[34]

Rockefeller retired from business in the 1890s; he and his sonJohn D. Rockefeller Jr.(1874–1960) made large-scale national philanthropy systematic, especially with regard to the study and application of modern medicine, higher education, and scientific research. Of theUS$530 million the elder Rockefeller gave away, US$450 million went to medicine.[35]Their leading advisorFrederick Taylor Gateslaunched several large philanthropic projects staffed by experts who sought to address problems systematically at the roots rather than let the recipients deal only with their immediate concerns.[36]

By 1920, theRockefeller Foundationwas opening offices in Europe. It launched medical and scientific projects in Britain, France, Germany, Spain, and elsewhere. It supported the health projects of theLeague of Nations.[37]By the 1950s, it was investing heavily in theGreen Revolution,especially the work byNorman Borlaugthat enabled India, Mexico, and many poor countries to upgrade their agricultural productivity dramatically.[38]

Ford Foundation

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Main article:Ford Foundation

With the acquisition of most of the stock of theFord Motor Companyin the late 1940s, theFord Foundationbecame the largest American philanthropy, splitting its activities between the United States and the rest of the world. Outside the United States, it established a network of human rights organizations, promoted democracy, gave large numbers of fellowships for young leaders to study in the United States, and invested heavily in theGreen Revolution,whereby poor nations dramatically increased their output of rice, wheat, and other foods. Both Ford and Rockefeller were heavily involved.[39]Ford also gave heavily to build up research universities in Europe and worldwide. For example, in Italy in 1950, sent a team to help the Italian ministry of education reform the nation's school system, based on meritocracy (rather than political or family patronage) and democratisation (with universal access to secondary schools). It reached a compromise between the Christian Democrats and the Socialists to help promote uniform treatment and equal outcomes. The success in Italy became a model for Ford programs and many other nations.[40]

The Ford Foundation in the 1950s wanted to modernize the legal systems inIndiaandAfrica,by promoting the American model. The plan failed, because of India's unique legal history, traditions,and profession[clarification needed],as well as its economic and political conditions. Ford, therefore, turned to agricultural reform.[41]The success rate in Africa was no better, and that program closed in 1977.[42]

Asia

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Saudi Arabian philanthropistLamia bint Majed al-Saud

While charity has a long history in Asia, as of 2018philanthropy or a systematic approach to doing good remains nascent.[43]Chinese philosopherMozi(c. 470– c. 391 BCE) developed the concept of "universal love" (jiān'ài,Kiêm ái), a reaction against perceived over-attachment to family and clan structures withinConfucianism.Other interpretations of Confucianism see concern for others as an extension of benevolence.[44]

Muslims in countries such as Indonesia are boundzakat(almsgiving), while Buddhists and Christians throughout Asia may participate in philanthropic activities. In India,corporate social responsibility(CSR) is now mandated, with 2% of net profits to be directed towards charity.[45]

Asia is home to most of the world's billionaires, surpassing the United States and Europe in 2017.[46]Wikipedia'slist of countries by number of billionairesshows four Asian economies in the top ten: 495 in China, 169 in India, 66 in Hong Kong, and 52 in Taiwan (as of April 2023).

While the region's philanthropy practices are relatively under-researched compared to those of the United States and Europe, the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) produces a study of the sector every two years. In 2020, its research found that if Asia were to donate the equivalent of two percent of its GDP, the same as the United States, it would unleashUS$507 billion (HK$3.9 trillion) annually, more than 11 times the foreign aid flowing into the region every year and one-third of the annual amount needed globally to meet the sustainable development goals by 2030.[47]

Australia

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Structured giving in Australia through foundations[48]is slowly growing, although public data on the philanthropic sector is sparse.[49]There is no public registry of philanthropic foundations as distinct from charities more generally.

Two foundation types for which some data is available[50][51]are Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs)[52]and Public Ancillary Funds (PubAFs).[53]Private Ancillary Funds have some similarities to private family foundations in the US and Europe, and do not have a public fundraising requirement.[54]Public Ancillary Funds include community foundations, some corporate foundations, and foundations that solely support single organisations such as hospitals, schools, museums, and art galleries.[55]They must raise funds from the general public.[56]

Differences between traditional and new philanthropy

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Impact investment versus traditional philanthropy

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Traditional philanthropy andimpact investmentcan be distinguished by how they serve society. Traditional philanthropy is usually short-term, where organizations obtain resources for causes through fund-raising and one-off donations.[57]TheRockefeller Foundationand theFord Foundationare examples of such; they focus more on financial contributions to social causes and less on actions and processes of benevolence. Impact investment, on the other hand, focuses on the interaction between individual wellbeing and broader society by promotingsustainability.Stressing the importance of impact and change, they invest in different sectors of society, including housing, infrastructure, healthcare and energy.[58]

A suggested explanation for the preference for impact investment philanthropy to traditional philanthropy is the gaining prominence of theSustainable Development Goals(SDGs) since 2015. Almost every SDG is linked to environmental protection and sustainability because of rising concerns about howglobalisation,consumerism,andpopulation growthmay affect the environment. As a result, development agencies have seen increased demands for accountability as they face greater pressure to fit with current developmental agendas.

Traditional philanthropy versus philanthrocapitalism

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Philanthrocapitalismdiffers from traditional philanthropy in how it operates. Traditional philanthropy is about charity, mercy, and selfless devotion improving recipients' wellbeing.[58]Philanthrocapitalism, is philanthropy transformed by business and the market,[59]where profit-oriented business models are designed that work for the good of humanity.[60]Share value companies are an example. They help develop and deliver curricula in education, strengthen their own businesses and improve the job prospects of people.[61]Firms improve social outcomes, but while they do so, they also benefit themselves.

The rise of philanthrocapitalism can be attributed to globalcapitalism.Therefore, philanthropy has been seen as a tool to sustain economic and firm growth, based onhuman capital theory.Through education, specific skills are taught that enhance people's capacity to learn and their productivity at work.

Intelinvests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curricular standards in the US and provides learning resources and materials for schools, for its innovation and revenue.[62]The New Employment Opportunities initiative in Latin America is a regional collaboration to train one million youth by 2022 to raise employment standards and ultimately provide a talented pool of labour for companies.

Promoting equity through science and health philanthropy

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Philanthropy has the potential to fosterequityandinclusivityin various fields, such as scientific research, development, and healthcare. Addressing systemic inequalities in these sectors can lead to more diverse perspectives, innovations, and better overall outcomes.

Scholars have examined the importance of philanthropic support in promoting equity in different areas. For example, Christophersonet al.[63]highlight the need to prioritize underrepresented groups, promote equitable partnerships, and advocate for diverse leadership within thescientific community.In the healthcare sector, Thompsonet al.[64]emphasize the role of philanthropy in empowering communities to reduce health disparities and address the root causes of these disparities. Research by Chandraet al.[65]demonstrates the potential of strategic philanthropy to tackle health inequalities through initiatives that focus on prevention, early intervention, and building community capacity. Similarly, a report by theBridgespan Group[66]suggests that philanthropy can create systemic change by investing in long-term solutions that address the underlying causes of social issues, including those related to science and health disparities.

To advance equity in science and healthcare, philanthropists can adopt several key strategies:

  • Prioritize underrepresented groups: Support scientists and health professionals from diverse backgrounds to help address historical injustices and foster diversity.
  • Encourage equitable partnerships: Facilitate collaborations between institutions from different backgrounds to promoteknowledge exchangeand a fair distribution of resources.
  • Advocate for diverse leadership: Support initiatives that emphasize diversity and inclusion in leadership positions within scientific and health institutions.
  • Invest in early-career professionals: Help create a more equitable pipeline for future leaders in science and healthcare by investing in early-career researchers and health professionals.
  • Influence policy changes: Utilize philanthropic influence to advocate for policy changes that address systemic inequalities in science and health.

Through these approaches, philanthropy can significantly promote equity within scientific and health communities, leading to more inclusive and effective advancements.

Types of philanthropy

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Philanthropy is defined differently by different groups of people; many define it as a means to alleviate human suffering and advance the quality of life.[67]There are many forms of philanthropy, allowing for different impacts by different groups in different settings.

Celebrity philanthropy

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Celebrity philanthropyrefers tocelebrity-affiliatedcharitableandphilanthropicactivities. It is a scholarship topic in studies of "the popular" vis-à-vis the modern and post-modern world.[68]: 3 Structured and systematised charitable giving by celebrities is a relatively new phenomenon. Although charity andfameare associated historically, it was only in the 1990s that entertainment and sports celebrities from affluent western societies became involved with a particular type of philanthropy.[68]: 1–16 Celebrity philanthropy in contemporary western societies is not isolated to large one-off monetary donations. It involves celebrities using their publicity, brand credibility, and personal wealth to promotenot-for-profit organisations,which are increasingly business-like in form.

This is sometimes termed as "celanthropy" —the fusion of celebrity and cause as a representation of what the organisation advocates.[68]: 5 

Implications on government and governance

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The advent of celebrity philanthropy has coincided with the contraction of government involvement in areas such aswelfaresupport andforeign aidto name a few.[citation needed]This can be identified from the proliferation ofneoliberalpolicies.[citation needed]

Public interest groups,not-for-profit organisations and theUnited Nationsnow budget extensive amounts of time and money to use celebrity endorsers in their campaigns. An example of this is thePeople's Climate Marchof 2014. The demonstration was part of the largerPeople's Climate Movement,which aims to raise awareness ofclimate changeand environmental issues more generally. Notable celebrities who were part of this campaign included actorsLeonardo DiCaprio,Mark Ruffalo,andEdward Norton.[69]

Examples

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Diaspora philanthropy

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Diaspora philanthropy is philanthropy conducted bydiasporapopulations either in their country of residence or in their countries of origin. Diaspora philanthropy is a newly established term with many variations, includingmigrantphilanthropy, homeland philanthropy, andtransnationalgiving.[70]In diaspora philanthropy, migrants and their descendants are frontline distributors of aid, and enablers of development.[71]For many countries, diaspora philanthropy is a prominent way in which members of the diaspora invest back into their homeland countries.

Along with diaspora-led foreign direct investment, diaspora philanthropy is a force in the development of a country. Members of a diaspora are familiar with their community's needs and the social, political, and economic factors that influence the delivery of those needs. Studies show that those who are a part of the diaspora are more aware of the pressing and neglected issues of their community than outsiders or other well wishers.[72]Also given their deep ties to their country of origin, diaspora philanthropies have greater longevity than other international philanthropies. Due tothe distance buffer accompanied with[clarification needed]diaspora philanthropy, diaspora philanthropy is more willing to address controversial issues found in their country of origin compared to local philanthropy.[70]

African American philanthropistshave made significant contributions across various fields, including mental health, education, entrepreneurship, and disaster relief. Taraji P. Henson'sBoris Lawrence Henson Foundation[73]focuses on mental health awareness and support for those affected by mental illness, particularly within the African American community. Shawn Carter'sShawn Carter Foundation[74]provides scholarships and educational opportunities to underserved youth, aiming to improve access to higher education and support students in achieving their academic goals. Damon John'sFUBU Foundation[75]promotes entrepreneurship by offering mentorship and resources to aspiring business owners. Additionally, Rihanna'sClara Lionel Foundation[76]provides disaster relief and humanitarian aid, helping communities in need during crises and supporting global emergency response efforts. While there are dozens more examples,[77]each of these foundations reflects the African American community's commitment to addressing critical issues and improving the lives of individuals in diverse and impactful ways.

Trust-based philanthropy

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Main article:Trust-based philanthropy

Trust-based philanthropy is an approach which aims to give greater decision-making power to the leaders of non-profits, as opposed to the donor. This differs from the often stringent restrictions placed on donations in traditional philanthropy.[78]

Philanthropic capitalism

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Philanthropic capitalismor philanthrocapitalism is a way of doing philanthropy through thecapitalistrealm. Instead of it being for profit, the philanthropist does it as a non-profit and only breaks even or even takes a small loss. Still, the overall gain to the community would be greater than the small loss they incurred.[79]For example, a philanthropist puts upUS$10 million forneighborhood revitalizationto build new homes in place ofdilapidatedhousing and only breaks even or takes on a small loss selling the homes. If they took a US$1,000 loss on each home, 10,000 homes could be made with that initial philanthropic donation. It could be run like anonprofit organizationso they would not have to pay property taxes on the homes as they were waiting to be sold.

Criticism

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Philanthropy has been used byultra high-net-worth individualsto offset their largertaxliabilities throughcharitable contribution deductionsenabled by thetax code.In the bookWinners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the WorldbyAnand Giridharadas,he asserts that various philanthropic initiatives by the wealthyelitein practice function to entrench thepower structuresandspecial interestsof the wealthy elite.[80]For example, despiteRobert F. Smith's generosity by paying off the student debt incurred by theMorehouseclass of 2019, he simultaneously fought against changes to the tax code that could have made more money available to helplow-income studentspay forcollege.As a result, Giridharadas argues, Smith's philanthropic giving functions to reinforce the prevailingstatus quoand perpetuatesincome inequality,instead of addressing the root cause of social issues.[81]

The ability of wealthy people to deduct a significant amount of their tax liabilities in the form of philanthropic giving, as noted by the late German billionaire shipping magnate and philanthropist Peter Kramer, functioned as "a bad transfer of power", fromdemocraticallyelected politicians to unelectedbillionaires,whereby it is no longer "the state that determines what is good for the people, but rather the rich who decide". TheGlobal Policy Forum,an independent policy watchdog which functions to monitor the activities of theUnited Nations General Assembly,warned governments and international organisations that they should "assess the growing influence of major philanthropic foundations, and especially the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation… and analyse the intended and unintended risks and side-effects of their activities" prior to accepting money from rich donors. In 2015, Global Policy Forum also warned elected politicians that they should be particularly concerned about "the unpredictable and insufficient financing ofpublic goods,the lack ofmonitoringandaccountabilitymechanisms, and the prevailing practice of applying business logic to the provision of public goods ".[82]

Giridharadas also argues that philanthropydistractsthe public from some of the ill-gotten gains that were derived viaprofit.For example, theSackler familywere known for their generous philanthropic giving to variouscultural institutionsworldwide. However, their philanthropic giving functioned asdeceptionandpropaganda,as their legacy ofgenerositywas tainted by the subsequent exposure ofPurdue Pharma's role in encouraging and exacerbating theopioid epidemic.[83]As a result of their exposed ill-gotten gains from thesocial issuescaused by the philanthropic donors, the British institutions of theNational Portrait Gallery, Londonand theTate,along with the American institutionSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum,announced their rejection of charitable giving from the Sackler family trusts.[83]

See also

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