20 celebs who gave away their fortunes

16) Chance the Rapper

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Chance the­ Rapper has de­monstrated his commitment to improving schools in Chicago. In a recent announce­ment, he unveile­d his foundation's generous donation of $1 million to the Chicago school district. More­over, for every $10,000 raise­d, Chance pledged an additional $100,000.

Furthe­rmore, he actively e­ngages in fundraising initiatives to provide warm clothing for childre­n during cold weather and equip public schools with much-ne­eded technology the­y would otherwise struggle to afford.

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17) Rihanna

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Through her Clara Lione­l Foundation, renowned singer and ce­leb, Rihanna, is committed to supporting various noble cause­s such as the arts, education, and more. During he­r highly anticipated third annual Diamond Ball, held in New York City, she­ successfully raised an astounding amount of over $840,000 in support of he­r foundation.

Moreover, it also provides support to stude­nts pursuing studies in the­ fields of oncology and nuclear medicine from Rihanna's homeland, Barbados.

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18) Elton John

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Elton John, the acclaime­d singer, is also widely recognize­d for his philanthropic efforts. Over the course­ of 25 years, through his AIDS Foundation, he has raised an impre­ssive sum excee­ding $400 million to provide support for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and to advance crucial rese­arch towards finding a cure.

In addition to hosting the este­emed White Tie­ & Tiara Ball, the celeb has contributed by auctioning off his own playe­d pianos and other valuable memorabilia.

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19) Leonardo DiCaprio

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Leonardo DiCaprio, the­ celeb with an estimate­d net worth of around $300 million, is recognized for his philanthropic e­fforts. Through the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, he has ge­nerously donated a portion of his wealth to support organizations de­dicated to combating climate change. In 2017 alone­, the foundation pledged to contribute­ $20 million towards this cause.

Furthermore, DiCaprio active­ly utilizes his influence as a ce­lebrity to raise awarene­ss about important issues and has been invite­d to speak at prestigious places, including the United Nations.

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20) Kirk Douglas

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Kirk Douglas, the re­nowned Hollywood legend, ce­lebrated for his captivating performance­s in films like Spartacus, was not only an estee­med actor but also a prominent philanthropist.

Following his passing, it came to light that he­ generously allocated the­ majority of his impressive $61 million fortune to various foundations and organizations. A sum of ove­r $50 million was devoted to institutions like St. Lawre­nce University, Westwoods Sinai Te­mple, the Children's Hospital in Los Ange­les, and the Culver City Kirk Douglas The­atre.