TIME Reveals the Inaugural TIME100 Philanthropy List of the Most Influential Leaders in Philanthropy

NEW YORK, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME reveals the inaugural TIME100 Philanthropy list recognizing singular figures who are shaping the future of giving.

The TIME100 Philanthropy issue features a worldwide cover highlighting former professional footballer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist David Beckham, accompanied by an in-depth interview. See the cover featuring a photograph by Paola Kudacki for TIME: here.

--Explore the complete 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list: here
--Read the editor's letter: here

TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley said: "The first-ever TIME100 Philanthropy list spotlights the people and ideas shaping the future of giving. At this pivotal moment, we are proud to honor those whose vision is redefining what it means to lead with purpose and inspiring collective action to move us forward."

TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs writes in his letter to readers: "We launched the annual TIME100 21 years ago with the belief that individuals have the power to change the world, and in recent years we've expanded the franchise into areas poised to significantly shape our future—AI, Climate, Health, and now Philanthropy. In many places, as global institutions are chastened and world governments reverse ambitions, philanthropy is stepping into the void….The new leaders in philanthropy, many of whom are accustomed to great success in their own fields, are eager to see impact and see it now."

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE INAUGURAL TIME100 PHILANTHROPY LIST:

Artists, entertainers, storytellers and advocates featured on the list include: Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, entrepreneur and TV personality Oprah Winfrey, musician and founder of The Dollywood Foundation Dolly Parton, songwriter, actor, director, producer, and philanthropist Lin-Manuel Miranda, chef José Andrés, singer-songwriter and co-founder of Chief Cares Eric Church, entrepreneur and co-founder of Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation Ayesha Curry, author and internet personality John Green, model and actor Christy Turlington Burns, model and television host Petra Nemcova, actor Michael Sheen, screenwriter and film producer Richard Curtis, actor and comedian Lenny Henry, actor and film producer Mariska Hargitay and more.

Athletes on the list include: former professional footballer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist David Beckham, former tennis player Billie Jean King, NBA player Stephen Curry, professional skateboarder and entrepreneur Tony Hawk.

Business leaders and investors on the list include: founder of Pivotal Ventures Melinda French Gates, entrepreneur, philanthropist and the 108th Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg, chairman and CEO of Dell Michael Dell and philanthropist Susan Dell, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst Ken Griffin, founder, president and CEO of Dangote Group Aliko Dangote, co-executive chairman of Rudin Management Company William C. Rudin, co-founder of Alibaba Jack Ma, president of the World Jewish Congress, Israel region and former president and CEO of Iberville Developments Sylvan Adams, chairman of Mashreq Bank Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, businesswoman and investor Michele Kang, co-founder of Zerodha Nikhil Kamath, co-founders of the Higher Life Foundation Strive Masiyiwa and Tsitsi Masiyiwa, chairman and co-CEO of BDT & MSD Partners Byron Trott and humanitarian Tina Trott, co-founder of Nike Phil Knight and philanthropist Penny Knight, founder, chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners Robert F. Smith and more.

Science, technology and innovation leaders on the list include: international president of Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders Dr. Christos Christou, co-founders of The Ballmer Group Steve Ballmer and Connie Ballmer, founders of Good Ventures Dustin Moskovitz and Cari Tuna, founder of GeoCities and David Bohnett Foundation David Bohnett, co-founder and CEO of Stripe Patrick Collison, co-founder of Stack Overflow and Discourse Jeff Atwood, founder of Quark and the Gill Foundation Tim Gill and co-chair of the Gill Foundation Ambassador Scott Miller and more.

'TIME100 IMPACT DINNER' TO RECOGNIZE LEADERS IN PHILANTHROPY:

TIME will host the TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Shaping the Future of Philanthropy on May 22 in New York City for an evening of celebration and inspiration. The program will include remarks and appearances from those featured on the inaugural TIME100 Philanthropy list, including former professional footballer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist David Beckham, entrepreneur and co-founder of Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation Ayesha Curry, songwriter, actor, director, producer, and philanthropist Lin-Manuel Miranda, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst Ken Griffin, president of the Mellon Foundation Elizabeth Alexander, co-chair of the Gill Foundation Ambassador Scott Miller, investor and philanthropist K. Lisa Yang and CEO of Crescent Enterprises and special envoy for business and philanthropy for the UAE Badr Jafar. 

The TIME100 Philanthropy is presented by signature partner The Art of Living Foundation and supporting partners Cessna by Textron Aviation and IBM.

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