Dolly Parton

Despite her many philanthropic pursuits, education has always been at the top of Parton's list. In 1995, she founded the Imagination Library, a program that ...

In the 25-plus years since she started the landmark nonprofit, Imagination Library has donated more than 176 million books to more than 2 million children across five countries. In 1995, she founded the Imagination Library, a program that provides free books to children ages 0-5, regardless of family income. Over the years, the selfless philanthropist has donated millions to various causes, including natural disaster relief and the creation of a COVID-19 vaccine.