Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist, has donated $500 million to charity while expressing concerns about societal backlash against acts of generosity in modern America.
Newmark has given away $500 million to charity
Jun 19, 2026
11:01 am
What's the storyCraig Newmark, the multi-millionaire founder of online classifieds platform Craigslist, has given away about $500 million to charity since starting the company 30 years ago.
In a recent op-ed for The New York Times, he expressed his disappointment with billionaires like Peter Thiel who have been urging their wealthy peers to withdraw from The Giving Pledge.
In a world where a growing number of billionaires are lashing out against philanthropy, Craig Newmark has a message for them –…
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“I should treat people like I want to be treated,” Craig Newmark said.
Craig Newmark tells Forbes he thought it would be “funny” to publish an op-ed telling billionaires to “pony up some dough.”
“A nerd's gotta do what a nerd's gotta do, and a nerd should practice what he preaches,” Craig Newmark said.
Newmark has founded a public service campaign called Take9, which aims to promote habits that help everyday users stay safe…
