Michael Bloomberg

Who?

After making his millions on Wall Street, Michael went on to found Bloomberg, a global data and media company that revolutionised the world of financial securities trading with transparency and efficiency at its core.

Net worth in 2018? $51.6 billion.

How does he give back?

Bloomberg Philanthropies focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change: public health, environment, education, government innovation and arts and culture. Michael also holds a long-term affiliation with Baltimore’s John Hopkins University, which has seen him donate a total of over $1.1 billion to the institution.

Biggest donation?

$360 million to global anti-tobacco efforts.