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Miriam Adelson Donations, Mavericks and Public Profile

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Miriam Adelson is one of the largest US political donors, gave $25 million to a medical school in Israel and owns the Dallas Mavericks with her family 48.

Full nameMiriam Adelson (born Miriam Farbstein)
NationalityUnited States
Known forMajority shareholder of Las Vegas Sands; owner of the Dallas Mavericks with her family

Political donations

Wikipedia reports that she gave $46 million in the 2012 US elections, which made her the top female donor that year, and $106 million to support Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, making her its third-largest donor. As of August 2026 it records $67.6 million spent on 2026 midterm candidates, including $30 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, $25 million to MAGA Inc. and $10 million to the Congressional Leadership Fund 8.

Medical philanthropy

She gave $25 million to the medical school at Ariel University, which opened in 2019 8.

Sport and media

She is the controlling owner of the Dallas Mavericks with her son-in-law and the publisher of Israel Hayom 4.

What is not public

The sources reviewed do not report details of her homes or daily routine.

Frequently asked questions

The Dallas Mavericks, with her son-in-law Patrick Dumont. The two families hold 69%.
Wikipedia reports $106 million, making her its third-largest donor.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
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