Jamsetji Tata, Founder of the Tata Group, tops the global list of the biggest philanthropists of the century
Of the $832 billion donated in the last 100 years, Tata alone contributed $102.4 billion
The list of 50 philanthropists has been compiled by Hurun Research and EdelGive Foundation
The findings are based on the 2021 EdelGive Hurun Philanthropists of the Century report
The list ranks the world’s most generous individuals from the last century
Rankings are based on Total Philanthropic Value
It is calculated as the value of the assets adjusted for inflation along with the sum of gifts or distributions to date
The list also features prominent names like Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet
The Tata Trust is currently headed by Ratan Tata
