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 vibrant community that brings energy, intention, and action to their giving. Giving Pledge signatories actively connect to one another and to changemakers across critical sectors—learning and engaging deeply to accelerate progress on the most urgent issues around the world.
Global community, global impact
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 31 countries have established a long-standing record of impact—and they are actively working to do more.
Spotlighting our connection, learning, and impact
Since its founding in 2010, the Giving Pledge has helped create new norms of generosity and evolved into a connected, forward-thinking, and active global learning community. Learn more about the Pledge’s impact in our Pledger Spotlight video series.
Badr Jafar, Pledger Spotlight March 2026
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. The Giving Pledge community continues to grow and diversify, with new signatories bringing fresh perspectives and approaches to giving.
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
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
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
Community learning
Throughout the year the Giving Pledge creates spaces for philanthropists to connect with one another and with changemakers on the front lines of the world’s most urgent issues to share ideas, learn, and overcome barriers to giving.
