The 2025 Forbes 400 List Of Wealthiest Americans: Facts And Figures

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4. They're tax cheats too.

**The nation’s richest people are richer than ever, yet their charitable giving has not kept pace. Forbes once again investigated the lifetime donations of every member of the ranking. In all, these 400 billionaires have donated at least $319 billion to charitable causes. But three-quarters of them have given away less than 5% of their fortunes, including 40% who have donated less than 1%. Only 11 people—2.75% of the list—have given away at least 20% of their riches.



No such thing as a good billionaire.