The second richest in the world (Warren Buffett) donates almost all his fortune to Gates foundation founded by the richest man in the world.
Tens of billions of dollars, for education and medicine, it is much more than federal fundings! Private Charities are changing the world!
All these reminded me about my be-loved homeland--China. Last summer, I watched a talk show on TV in China talking about whether there was upper-class society in China now. No matter there is or not upper-class society in China now, certainly ONE big thing is missing--The Rich don't Donate!
Several reasons I could think about:
1. In our culture, rich people don't want to be known.
2. Media aren't as enthusiastic on charity activity as chasing superstar's dating and dumping.
3. Charity money are well know not properly used.
4. Sometimes, donation is regarded as showing off or purly for commercial purpose in our culture.
"Gain from People and Use on People", 这“取之于民，用之于民“大概就是成语而已。
富豪排行榜应该每次都和慈善捐款一起报道。