The Giving Pledge Skip to content Search Menu Close About the Giving PledgeWho has taken the PledgeNews and impactContact us The Giving Pledge is a promise by the world’s wealthiest philanthropists to give the majority of their wealth to charitable causes in their lifetime or wills. A promise and a community What began as a promise has grown into a global community that actively connects to each other and to changemakers across critical sectors—learning and engaging deeply to drive progress on the most urgent issues around the world. Learn more Global community, global impact Founded by Warren Buffett, Melinda French Gates, and Bill Gates, the Giving Pledge launched in 2010 to unlock resources to address the world’s most urgent issues. Since then, more than 250 of the world’s wealthiest philanthropists from 30 countries have made that promise. A culture of connection, learning, and impact More than fifteen years since its founding, the Giving Pledge has helped create newnorms of generosity and evolved into a connected, forward-thinking, and active globallearning community. Diverse backgrounds, shared commitment Giving Pledge signatories span generations, support an array of issues, and give in a multitude of ways—what unites them is a shared promise and a commitment to creating an impact. See who has taken the Pledge The most salient thing wealth brought with it was a feeling of responsibility to give back…We feel a responsibility to give—and to give with urgency.” Benoit Dageville and Marie-Florence Dageville, Pledged in 2023 Pledge letter As a young philanthropist, I expect to have more questions than answers. The Giving Pledge offers a great platform to learn, exchange ideas, and work collaboratively to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.” Nikhil Kamath, Pledged in 2023 Pledge letter I cannot think of a more personally rewarding and appropriate use of wealth than to give while one is living — to personally devote oneself to meaningful efforts to improve the human condition.” Charles F. Feeney, Pledged in 2011 Pledge letter Learning and impact Giving Pledge signatories are giving at scale and with great impact—from shifting philanthropic norms to seeding innovations and helping people and communities thrive. Pledger spotlights Mariel Reyes In the news 14 of America’s Top 25 philanthropists have signed the Giving Pledge Learning sessions Optimizing for the promise of AI in education Explore all learning and impact Learning, connection, action Learn more about the Giving Pledge community The Giving Pledge is a promise by the world's wealthiest philanthropists to give the majority of their wealth to charitable causes in their lifetime or wills. About the Giving Pledge News and impact Who has taken the Pledge Contact us Frequently asked questions © 2025-2026 Giving Pledge. All rights reserved Privacy & Cookies Notice Terms of Use
