What are the top 10 largest philanthropic gifts given by individuals or corporations this year?

As an AI developed by OpenAI, I do not have real-time data access. Therefore, I cannot provide the latest information on the largest philanthropic gifts given by individuals or corporations this year. However, I can give you an idea of some notable philanthropic gifts in the recent past. It’s important to note that philanthropic donations can vary each year and are subject to change. Here are some significant philanthropic gifts made in the past:

1. Jeff Bezos: In 2020, the Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion to create the Bezos Earth Fund to combat climate change.
2. Mackenzie Scott (formerly Bezos): In 2020, MacKenzie Scott donated a total of $1.7 billion across various causes, including racial equality, economic mobility, and public health.
3. Michael Bloomberg: In 2020, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg donated $1.8 billion to his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University, to support student financial aid.
4. Phil Knight: In 2016, the co-founder of Nike, Phil Knight, pledged $1 billion to support scientific research at the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program at Stanford University.
5. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan: In 2019, the co-founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, and his wife Priscilla Chan pledged $1 billion in support of biomedical research at their nonprofit, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
6. Warren Buffett: Over the years, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett has made substantial donations, including $2.9 billion worth in Berkshire Hathaway stock to various charities in 2020.
7. Bill and Melinda Gates: The founders of Microsoft, Bill and Melinda Gates, have donated billions to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to combat poverty, disease, and improve education globally.
8. Donations by corporations: Many corporations have also made substantial philanthropic contributions, such as Google’s grants, Microsoft’s donations to education initiatives, and Wal-Mart’s grants for hunger relief programs.
9. George Soros: Has made significant donations to various causes including human rights, education, and democratic governance around the world.
10. Eric and Wendy Schmidt: The former CEO of Google and his wife established the Schmidt Futures foundation, which has made substantial donations to organizations focused on science, environment, and technology.

Please note that the information above may not reflect the most current donations. For the most up-to-date information, it is best to refer to reliable news sources or research specific annual philanthropic reports.