Philanthropy's 40 Most Powerful Families

credit: Poets Are Angels

The stories behind family philanthropy in America could rival any epic novel or prime-time drama.

They have a large family presence in the sector, meaning more than a few family members and/or multiple generations involved.

They make things happen, either through sheer size of their giving, outsized wealth in their home region, or softer forms of power.

Family giving used to run primarily through the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

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