Philanthro hosts fundraising events that benefit charities, provides volunteer opportunities and offers scholarships to young philanthropists in order to inspire the integration of philanthropy into everyday life.

Some young philanthropists describe their activities as a "second career," but one that may well precede a return to the business world.

One other distinguishing characteristic of today's younger philanthropists is this: many say they do not like the word "philanthropy."

He has received numerous distinctions as a young philanthropist.

He was persuasive in influencing a generation of young philanthropists with inherited wealth.

As a philanthropic consultant, he coined the term "Cool Rich Kids" (1999) to refer to young progressive philanthropists associated with the organization Resource Generation.

Tonight's concert, the group's New York debut, was arranged by a young American philanthropist who stayed at the resort.

Although he is Canadian, Mr. Skoll has fast become one of this country's most active young philanthropists.

Mr. Steinhardt recently spoke to Natan, a network of young Jewish philanthropists whose members include hedge fund managers like his son David.

Most traditional foundations also proved skeptical, if not openly suspicious, of the Internet, while younger cyber-riche philanthropists were already bored with it.