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The widow of Russell Sage, who died in 1907, was at the time perhaps the wealthiest woman in the world. Despite her husband's well-known and publicized opposition to philanthropic activity, Ms. Sage donated funds for establishment of the [[Russell Sage Foundation]] and spent most of the rest of her life engaged in her own philanthropic activities. | |||
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Philanthropy has several, related meanings. In the broadest sense it is action for the love (or good) of humankind. In a more narrow, instrumental sense, it can also refer to [financial foundations] and [fundraising] both of which are summed up with the phrase "private action for the public good".
Philanthropy in Ancient Greece
Medieval Philanthropy
Philanthropy in all of its various meanings and manifestations was an important component of medieval European culture, religion and economy.
Modern Philanthropy
In everyday usage, the term philanthropy often refers to fundraising and foundations
Modern Philanthropists
Andrew Carnegie
One of the most powerful and paradoxical voices in modern philanthropy is Andrew Carnegie.
Henry Clay Frick
Bill and Melinda Gates
Laurene Powell Jobs
The widow of Steve Jobs, co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc., Ms. Powell Jobs manages the Steve Jobs Trust and has established a distinctive record of philanthropy.
Elon Musk
Rockefeller Family
Julius Rosenwald
Margaret Olivia Sage=
The widow of Russell Sage, who died in 1907, was at the time perhaps the wealthiest woman in the world. Despite her husband's well-known and publicized opposition to philanthropic activity, Ms. Sage donated funds for establishment of the Russell Sage Foundation and spent most of the rest of her life engaged in her own philanthropic activities.