World S Richest Man Jeff Bezos Devotes Less Than 1 Of 136 Billion Fortune To Philanthropy

Public records recently revealed that Bezos has given just over $145 million to charity over the years. That is 0.10661764% of his fortune. That equates to roughly $90 per $100,000. By comparison Bill and Melinda Gates give 37% of their wealth to philanthropic efforts. Former mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg donates 13%. Even President Donald Trump gives more away than Bezos – 3% This figure does not include the $2 billion pledge that Bezos and his estranged wife, MacKenzie, announced in the fall to issue annual awards to groups that shelter and feed homeless families with young children as well as setting up free preschools in underserved communities. Even if this $2 billion is included in Bezos’ total, his giving is way way way below other wealthy philanthropists.