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"Thanks everyone who suggested all the worthy organizations for me to give to. I hope you were as inspired as I was! There’s so many more and I promise to keep giving," Kaling tweeted on June 25, after all 40 donations were assigned.

▲On a normal Tuesday night during a fast food run to McDonald's in Los Angeles, this generous rapper decided to give two female employees US$10,000 each—in cash.

▲But it's not the first time he showed the world his altruism. While filming the music video for 'God's Plan' in 2017, he doled out a cool million.

▲The basketball star also likes to show off his heart of gold.

▲In July 2018, he opened a school for disadvantaged children in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, called I Promise School.

▲The renowned television host is known for her charitable contributions to both animal and human causes.

▲She has donated to organizations including St. Jude's Children's Hospital and The Humane Society. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama in 2016.

▲Chris Martin of Coldplay is reportedly associated with more than 30 charities.

▲Coldplay is known for giving away a percentage of their profits to charitable organizations and causes.

▲The couple co-founded the Clooney Foundation for Justice to help marginalized communities.

▲The two have also donated large sums of money to the March For Our Lives campaign, a movement designed to raise gun violence awareness and support tighter gun control laws.

▲The former First Lady of the United States donated over US$1 million to various causes alongside her husband and former President Barack Obama during his time in office.

▲Fifty-four percent of the money they donated went to causes for children.

▲J.K. Rowling is known for her efforts in helping institutionalized youths.

▲Rowling has donated over US$17 million to a number of charities and causes.

▲In 2017, the rapper raised over US$2.2 million for Chicago Public Schools through his nonprofit organization SocialWorks.

▲He earned a top spot on the 2017 Celebs Gone Good list, compiled by social change organization Do Something.

▲The comedian is a huge anti-cruelty advocate and is a supporter of PETA.

▲Gervais also donated profits from a series of his stand-up comedy shows to Macmillan Cancer Support.

▲Leona Lewis donated the proceeds from her single 'Footprints In The Sand' to Sports Relief.

▲Lewis is a supporter and an advocate for more than 15 charities.

▲The actress created the Jolie-Pitt foundation in 2006 with Brad Pitt to aid in humanitarian causes around the world.

▲She has also completed over 50 field missions as an UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.

▲David Beckham is a founding member of the Malaria No More UK Leadership Council.

▲He and his wife also founded the Victoria and David Beckham Charitable Trust.

▲The actress has been hands on with the organization Watch Hunger Stop, Michael Kors' annual campaign to combat global hunger.

▲She has also supported charities including Last Chance for Animals, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, Red Cross, and WildAid.

▲Sir Elton John founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

▲Every year, John hosts his White Tie and Tiara Ball to raise money for the foundation.

▲The model's Fashion for Relief campaign raises money and awareness for several causes.

▲The various environmental and humanitarian causes include the fight against Ebola and the race to equality.

▲The Brazilian supermodel has volunteered for Goodwill Industries International’s annual Thanksgiving dinner.

▲She is also a UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador.

▲The actor is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has traveled to Liberia to join the fight against Ebola.

▲In addition to UNICEF, he has supported charities including ONE Campaign and Red Cross.

▲The actor granted five-year-old cancer patient Daniel Bell his wish of meeting Finn from 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.'

▲He also donated toys to sick children at the Royal London Hospital on behalf of the Rays of Sunshine children's charity.

▲The former talk show host and media mogul has donated millions to charity throughout her career.

▲The long list of charities include relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina, the National Child Protection Act, and various causes for women's rights.

▲The 'New Girls' star has donated and supported countless charities, including the Alliance For Children's Rights, Alzheimer's Association, Mercy For Animals, and Stand Up To Cancer.

▲She is also a "Celebrity Angel" with Baby2Baby, an organization that provides low-income children with basic necessities such as food and clothing.

▲On August 12, the singer sent Ayesha Khurram just over US$4,800 via PayPal to help with her university tuition, this after the Canadian student vented about it on Tumblr. "Ayesha, get your learn on, girl! I love you," wrote Swift.

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The singer has indeed donated to numerous causes, including the Country Hall of Fame Museum and an Alabaman school affected by tornadoes. For her efforts, she was named the most charitable celebrity in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.

▲The actress is a member of the Born Free Foundation, and is also very passionate about human rights causes such as the Free Tibet campaign.

▲Lumley also took part in a sponsored bike ride through Vietnam to raise money for Mind, a mental health charity.

▲Clapton’s charitable work focuses on drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

▲Eric Clapton has reportedly given away around US$200,000 of his earnings.

▲In 2011, this Spice Girl competed in a triathlon to raise money for Sparks, a medical research organization with a focus on children.

▲Mel C is also an avid anti-bullying advocate and a member of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

▲The actor is an ambassador for the Parley AIR X Corona initiative, a movement designed to end marine plastic pollution.

▲He posted on his Instagram: "I'm thrilled to be a part of this program, because I want to inspire people to find a solution and protect the world's oceans so future generations can enjoy them like I do."

▲According to Forbes, the famed chef and his wife, Jools, donated US$2.2 million to food education and work training opportunities.

▲Oliver is known for actively participating in social missions, and has been instrumental in banning unhealthy school lunches.

▲Dame Judi Dench is a patron of Women Against Lung Cancer.

▲In 2007, Dench was inducted into the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children's Hall of Fame.

▲The actor is a supporter of more than 30 charities, many of which focus on nature conservation, HIV/AIDS, and mental health.

▲Fry hosts an annual gala in support of those affected by HIV.

▲In 1986, Bono helped organize Amnesty International's Conspiracy of Hope tour.

▲U2 was also heavily involved in the Band Aid and Live Aid projects organized by Sir Bob Geldof. Later came Bono's work with the ONE and (RED) campaigns.

▲Richard Branson pledged to donate over US$2.6 billion to the reduction of global warming.

▲He has previously donated millions to educational charities in Africa, and flew in 40,000 blankets for refugees fleeing into Jordan.

▲The former member of the Eurythmics is known for her charitable efforts with Amnesty International, Greenpeace, and Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Foundation.

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In 2008, she received the British Red Cross' Services to Humanity Award for her efforts in raising awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa.

▲The singer also made a donation himself. Legend was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, about 30 minutes northeast of Dayton.

▲The singer announced a benefit concert in honor of the victims of the mass shooting in El Paso, his hometown.

▲Following the mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, El Paso, Texas, and Gilroy, California, Lady Gaga pledged to fund classrooms in those cities.

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"Happy birthday to me - I worked hard these 40 years," Kaling wrote on June 24. But she didn’t stop there. "I’m so grateful to have my wonderful, peaceful life [with] my daughter Katherine. How lucky am I to turn 40? I would love to express my gratitude by donating $1000 to 40 different charitable [organizations] that help others.""

▲Also featuring special guests, the concert will take place on September 1 at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso.

▲"I find hope in the work of DonorsChoose.org and I’m proud to partner with them and with Born This Way Foundation to fully fund the classroom project needs in Dayton, OH, El Paso, TX, and Gilroy, CA," she wrote on Facebook. In total, Lady Gaga will fund 14 classrooms in Dayton, 125 classrooms in El Paso, and 23 classrooms in Gilroy.

▲John Legend performed a suprise concert on August 11 in honor of the victims of the shooting in Dayton.

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While we often hear about extravagant celebrity purchases, from cars to handbags that could pay off student loans, many stars have also decided to give back to the society that praises them. Beyond their mere influence or social media posts, many kindhearted celebrities have put their money where their mouth is and donated impressive sums of money to those who aren’t so fortunate. Of course, their fame and influence are also huge boosts in raising awareness for the causes that matter.

In this gallery, discover some of the most admirable and generous stars around.