Once a chief financial officer at her family’s business, Alane Adams shifted gears to a second career as a children’s book author and philanthropist who advocates for literacy and teachers. Her approach to giving is super hands-on.
Read MoreOnce ranked as the No. 4 tennis player in the world, James Blake runs a foundation focused on cancer research. His journey into giving underscores the resources that top athletes can bring to bear when they get behind a cause.
Read MoreProfessional athletes are opening up—and opening their wallets—in support of causes that have affected them personally. Case in point, NBA star Kevin Love’s charitable fund just made a six-figure mental health gift to UCLA.
Read MoreNFL player Adrian Clayborn recently backed a partnership to serve meals to thousands of Chicago Public School students during the pandemic. We spoke with Clayborn and head of A Better Chicago to learn how the donation came about.
Read MoreFilm producer Cash Warren’s apparel company Pair of Thieves worked with REFORM Alliance to provide aid to people in jails and prisons. We recently spoke with Warren to discuss the causes he and wife Jessica Alba support.
Read MoreJ.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath have emerged as major celebrity givers, particularly in the realm of progressive philanthropy. We explore their past giving, a new $10 million commitment to racial justice, and what’s on the horizon.
Read MoreMichael Jordan has been hesitant to enter the political and social arena, but in recent years, he’s emerged with some sizable donations toward social issues. Here’s the larger story behind his $100 million pledge for racial justice.
Read MoreAlexis Ohanian resigned from Reddit’s board to open up a seat for a black candidate, and announced new giving to serve the black community. We take a closer look at this young donor’s philanthropy and where it’s headed.
Read MoreBrothers Pau and Marc Gasol have both won NBA championships, but another thing they have in common is the health-focused charity they launched a few years back. Gasol Foundation’s U.S. director filled us in on its work.
Read MoreNBA legend Dwyane Wade and actress Gabrielle Union recently supported five LGBTQ organizations providing services during the COVID-19 pandemic. This power couple’s growing philanthropy has deeply personal motivations.
Read MoreRetired NBA star Jalen Rose started a foundation during his playing days and then a charter school in his native Detroit. We recently spoke to Rose about his philanthropy and his excitement about the rising giving of NBA players today.
Read MoreCelebs have often leveraged their influence and deployed funds during challenging times. Here's a rundown of some of the Hollywood players supporting relief efforts for the COVID-19 crisis, including a few making major donations.
Read MoreThe suspension of the NBA season is inflicting devastating economic hardship on arena employees and other workers. Now, some big players are stepping up to help with donations that illustrate the rise of a new class of athlete givers.
Read MoreKirk Douglas was among the first Hollywood stars to turn to major philanthropy, creating a foundation with his wife Anne Buydens in 1964 that’s been going strong ever since. With his passing yesterday, we assess Douglas’ legacy of giving.
Read MoreWriter and producer Greg Berlanti wants popular culture to “look and feel like the rest of America.” A recent gift to Northwestern University provides clues into his growing philanthropy—which is fueled by a $300 million TV deal.
Read MoreWith the surprising death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, we look at Bryant’s philanthropic legacy—which includes a private foundation that taps into a $600 million fortune—and what to expect from his family going forward.
Read MoreOn the second anniversary of #MeToo, hundreds of thousands of rape kits remain untested and uninvestigated in the U.S. Who’s working to address this backlog, locally and nationally? And what funders are behind this effort?
Read MoreA $10 million, multi-funder initiative that launched this summer seeks to cultivate gender justice through cultural change. It’s part of a broader movement that focuses on the day-to-day stories of people experiencing gender oppression.
Read MoreBoth a prominent Hollywood showrunner and a medical doctor, Neal Baer has had a varied philanthropic journey. We recently sat down with him to talk about his giving, and the deeply personal forces behind his priorities.
Read MoreThe Wynn name literally looms above Las Vegas and billionaire Wynn Resorts co-founder Elaine Wynn is one of America’s richest women. Now, well into her 70s, she is stepping up her giving through a foundation that works in several areas.
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