Even as Elon Musk calls philanthropy ‘very hard,’ everyday Americans gave a record $617 billion—despite feeling the squeeze over the cost of living
📍 Aftermath
Even as Elon Musk described philanthropy as “very hard,” everyday Americans still contributed a record $617 billion, with bequests emerging as the fastest‑growing source of charitable giving. Coverage noted mixed signals for overall fundraising, while wealthy donors continued to give large amounts despite the complexity of their motivations.
Epilogue added 13d ago, after coverage quieted.
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