This Young Singer Was Named The Most Charitable Celebrity Of 2012 After $4 Million Donation

Taylor Swift topped the list after donating $4million to the Country Hall of Fame museum.

Coming in at number two is former Disney star-turned-wild child Miley Cyrus.

The 20-year-old was recognised for her work with non-profit animal activist group Saving Spot! Rescue but the singer has also worked with Save The Music Foundation, the Starkey Hearing Foundation and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 

Magic Mike star Channing Tatum came in third for his work with the Rainforest Foundation while Lady Gaga, who started her own non-profit, the Born This Way Foundation, followed at fourth. Justin Bieber rounded out the top five, honoured for his work with Pencils of Promise and his Believe Charity Drive.

Other charitable celebrities that also featured on the list include Selena Gomez, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Ben Affleck, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield, Ryan Seacrest, Demi Lovato and Carrie Underwood.