Philanthropy
November 9, 2026
New research finds that younger donors are broadening where and how they give, even as confidence in philanthropic succession declines. Image credit: Shutterstock
By Luxury Marketer Intelligence
Ultra-high-net worth individuals worldwide, each worth $30 million or more, gave $250 billion to philanthropy in 2025.
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