Marc Benioff, the well-known CEO of Salesforce and owner of Time magazine, is often in the spotlight. However, his wife, Lynne Benioff, is also making waves in the world of philanthropy.
The power couple, who have two children, were honored with the George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards in 2020.
Lynne, co-chair of Time magazine and Distinguished Director of the Board of Overseers of the University of California San Francisco Foundation, is actively involved in multiple philanthropic causes.
She serves on the board of directors of The Rise Fund, Common Sense Media, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, and the Benioff Ocean Initiative.
Additionally, Lynne was appointed by former President Barack Obama to the Presidio Trust board in 2015.
Named one of San Francisco’s “Women of the Year” in 2014, Lynne earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington.
Alongside her husband Marc, she is also involved with The Giving Pledge, a movement of philanthropists dedicated to giving back to charitable causes.
Marc Benioff, with a net worth of $10.4 billion as of February 29, 2024, has pledged $350 million to the University of California, San Francisco, for its children’s hospitals and research. Together, Marc and Lynne are committed to making a positive impact in the communities they serve.
Their dedication to philanthropy sets an inspiring example for others to follow, encouraging personal philanthropic leadership in the United States and beyond. With their continued efforts, the Benioffs are truly making a difference in the world.
