Portraits of young philanthropists: How Generation X and Generation Y are transforming charitable giving

Gen X and Gen Y philanthropists remain united by a combination of factors: an increasingly global mindset, an active engagement in giving and a strong desire to have a measureable, enduring impact. Who are these young, influential philanthropists, and how are they already leaving their mark on the world of charitable giving? These are the principal questions answered in the report that explores three prominent categories of young philanthropists: 

  • Idealistic entrepreneurs: Tech entrepreneurs are transforming the methodology of charitable giving​
  • Philanthropic financiers: A new generation of financiers is uniting a passion for investing with with an intense desire to transform the world for the better
  • Engaged heirs: Steeped in a family tradition of giving from an early age, young heirs and heiresses form part of a new generation with fresh ideas about charitable giving