Top Charity Facts

21 facts tagged with Charity Facts

Chuck Feeney

(Former) Billionaire Chuck Feeney gave away over 99% of his multi-billion dollar fortune to philanthropic endeavors, such as helping underprivileged kids go to college. He is now worth a few million dollars.

59

Benefits of Kindness

Acts of kindness make us happier and healthier.

56

John Mackey (Whole Foods CEO)

In 2006, the CEO of Whole Foods reduced his salary to $1 a year, donated his entire portfolio to charity, and set up a $100,000 fund for staff facing personal problems.

47

WWOOF

WWOOF is an international program that allows you to travel the world, with food/accommodations covered, in exchange for volunteer work.

39

Ecosia

Ecosia is a search engine that helps to save the environment by donating 80% of its income to planting trees in Brazil.

38

United Arab Emirates Philanthropy

The United Arab Emirates donated a laptop to every high school student in Joplin, Missouri, after the city had been devastated by a tornado.

35

Between 2007 and 2012, Bill Gates gave away $28 billion; saving 6 million lives.

34

John F. Kennedy Gave His $100k/Yr Salary to Charity

John F. Kennedy rejected his presidential salary of $100,000 a year and donated it to charity instead.

33