1. Warren Buffett. According finance magazine Forbes, Warren Buffett, besides being the world's richest man, is the most wealthy philanthropist. Buffett is an investor and head of Berkshire Hathaway originally from Omaha, Nebraska. In June 2006, gave to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 30.7 million dollars.
2. Carlos Slim. The world's richest Mexico ranks second in the wealthy philanthropists. The owner of Telmex and many other companies has three philanthropic projects. Foundation created the Historic Center of Mexico City in 2000 to renovate this space .. In addition, Alfredo Harp Helu Foundation donated to the National Polytechnic Institute $ 5.5 million
3. Bill Gates. Known mainly for the software company Microsoft, Gates has along with his wife, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This is considered the most transparent of the social foundations. However, the criticism of her is severe, is accused of increasing poverty in the countries where you intend to slow it down.
4. Alexei Mordashov. This Russian-born billionaire is chairman of Severstal, the second strongest of Russian steel. Mordashov philanthropy is focused mainly to art. Individual has funded the restoration of the Valaam Monastery and chairman of Severstal, three theaters, two museums in Russia, the International Film Festival Moscow Russian men's national team chess, among others.
5. Mikhail Prokhorov. President Polyus Gold, the largest gold producer in Russia, is regarded by Forbes as one of the leading philanthropists. Mikhail Prokhorov Foundation has focused on culture and sport. CSKA Moscow Finance has a team of ice hockey, soccer, basketball and a volleyball.
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