Inspiring Stories

 

Here you can browse over 80 stories of extraordinary givers. Who are you curious about? People similar to you? People different from you? Go ahead and explore…

Julia Wise

Julia Wise

Julia Wise

To me the question isn’t how much I should give away, but how much I should keep.  I see my money as belonging to whoever needs it most. Every dollar I spend is a dollar out of the hands of someone who needs it more than me.  I’ve always felt that way.

I was lucky enough to marry someone who would go along with this. Read more »

Phil Villers

I vowed to use whatever influence and money I gained for change. Read more »

Chuck Collins

I worked with Bill Gates Sr. to keep the U.S. Congress from abolishing the estate tax. Read more »

Alison Goldberg

The power to give should rest with those with the most experience, not those with the most money. Read more »

Kevin and Hannah Salwen

Our family is a fairly prototypical American foursome: my wife, Joan, and I live with our two teenagers in a nice house with two dogs. The kids play baseball and volleyball, we like to ride bikes and take family vacations. On the financial front, we have more than most – through hard work, good education [...] Read more »