Former NFL player Robert Golden retired and went home to Fresno to launch an environmentally focused school in partnership with a local zoo. Golden spoke with IP about the school, his other projects and athlete philanthropy.
Read MoreHollywood director M. Night Shyamalan is best known for big-ticket thriller films and a penchant for plot twists. On the charitable front, he and his wife Bhavna focus on backing grassroots nonprofit leaders around the globe.
Read MoreWe sat down with Joanne Pasternack, who has worked in sports philanthropy for the NFL, the NBA and more. She tells us how a new generation of athletes is speaking up and speaking out through philanthropy and beyond.
Read MoreSilicon Valley VC Ron Conway gives on his own, but he’s also highly active as a catalyst for the giving of others, including tech founders, celebrities and athletes. In this Q&A, Conway explains his philosophy and approach.
Read MoreFounded by the son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, the Roddenberry Foundation supports leaders working in equity, education and more. We look at its latest work, including a campaign tapping art to advance its mission.
Read MoreWhat more is there to say about “The Activist,” a CBS offering that prompted widespread revulsion, and now, an embarrassing backtrack? For one thing, the premise played into the sector’s image problem.
Read MoreNFL stars Ndamukong Suh and Brennan Scarlett both call Portland home and their philanthropy is focused on Oregon. We talk to the athletes about a recent financial literacy collaboration, and where their philanthropy is headed.
Read MoreEstablished in 2020, the NBA Foundation focuses on driving economic opportunity and empowerment in the Black community. We talk to its leadership about how the foundation came about and what it supports.
Read MoreThey don’t always bask in the same limelight as top actors and directors, but Hollywood producers can rack up hefty fortunes and turn to philanthropy.
Read MoreRetired NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is still keeping busy with TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” He also launched the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation in 2019. We give a rundown of his rising youth-focused giving.
Read MoreHollywood power couple Will and Jada Pinkett Smith established a family foundation all the way back in 1996, focusing on issues like arts, education and equity. And the couple’s kids are already involved with the foundation.
Read MoreBillionaire filmmaker Steven Spielberg has been a serious philanthropist for years. Here’s a rundown of what he and his wife Kate Capshaw support, and what to expect from the Hollywood donor going forward.
Read MoreRyan Reynolds is one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors and Blake Lively is a powerhouse herself. The couple have shown an interest in human services and social justice. Here’s where they’re giving and what we might expect down the line.
Read MoreHank Aaron stands at the top of the baseball pantheon, shattering records and helping break the color barrier. In the wake of his passing, we look back at his education-focused philanthropy and what to watch for from the family’s giving.
Read MoreCountry music legend Dolly Parton helped fund the development of one of the COVID-19 vaccines. But she’s also been an active philanthropist for decades, including providing kids around the world with books.
Read MoreWith the passing of legendary game show host Alex Trebek, we look at the causes he and his family supported and what to expect going forward.
Read MoreLike a lot of top athletes these days, Sloane Stephens is serious about philanthropy. Her foundation—which she started when she was just 20—has been growing its work in education, while Stephens herself is speaking out more often on social issues.
Read MoreIt’s not just star basketball players who are stepping up as donors. Some top NFL players are also running family foundations, supporting causes that are personal to them in today’s era of growing athlete activism.
Read MoreIn this new era of athlete activism, the latest generation of top-earning tennis stars has stepped up with campaigns and also with cash, backing a range of causes. Here’s a rundown of who’s giving for what.
Read MoreThe NBA has taken the spotlight in the defining stories of our time, from COVID-19 to racial justice. But for years now, the league’s athletes—who are earning more than ever—have been emerging as philanthropists. Here are the players to watch.
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