TIME 100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy 2025: David Beckham, Warren Buffett, Azim Premji & others who made the cut
TIME magazine has released its 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential People in
Philanthropy
, highlighting global change makers driving impact through charitable initiatives, funding, and policy reform.
Among those who made the cut are David Beckham, honoured for his continued advocacy as a champion of change; Michael Bloomberg, named 2024's biggest donor; Oprah Winfrey, recognised for her work in female education; Melinda French Gates, who continues to focus on women, girls, and families; and Warren Buffett, credited with reshaping modern philanthropy.
Indians on the list:
Indian business tycoon
Azim Premji
, was recognised in the prestigious 'Titans' category, while
Zerodha
co-founder
Nikhil Kamath
earned a spot in the 'Trailblazers' list.
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Azim Premji, the founder of tech major
Wipro
is better known as one of India's most generous philanthropists, directing his wealth to systematically improving India's public education system.
The first Indian to sign the Giving Pledge, in 2013, Premji has endowed the foundation he launched nearly 25 years ago with over $29 billion in shares from his company, Wipro. In addition to disbursing traditional grants—$109 million went to 940 organizations focused on education, health, and other areas in 2023-2024—the foundation works directly with teachers and rural child care workers via 59 field offices and 263 teacher learning centers throughout India, on educational programs that have so far helped over 8 million children. The foundation also plays an advocacy role on education policy, helping to shape national curriculum.Among its latest initiatives: constructing a third campus for Azim Premji University, which offers programs aligned with the foundation's mission, including in public health, education, and sustainability; a scholarship program for college-bound girls; and establishing over 480 child-care centers for kids ages six months to 3 years.
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Meanwhile, Nikhil Kamath, at age 36, became the youngest Indian to sign the Giving Pledge. He has donated "millions to environmental and educational projects—and has started his own offshoot initiative, the Young India Philanthropic Pledge (YIPP), which asks Indians under age 45 with fortunes over $100 million to commit to giving away at least 25% of their wealth."
He and Nithin together have committed more than $100 million to their Rainmatter Foundation, which focuses on solutions to climate change, says TIME magazine. Meanwhile, YIPP has raised $8 million to fund projects such as upgrading 300 schools with better computers, career counseling, and other services.
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