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Get Down On It: The Family Behind This Legendary Funk Band Focuses on Music Education
When I first started hitting the dance floor at family reunions, weddings and other gatherings, Kool & The Gang was usually part of the soundtrack. The legendary R&B and funk band have one Grammy award and three Grammy nominations, and are … [Read more...] about Get Down On It: The Family Behind This Legendary Funk Band Focuses on Music Education
Geeks Give: Philanthropy from the World of Science Fiction/Fantasy, Comics and Gaming
Full disclosure: I was a geek before it was cool. Not the kind that you’ll end up working for; instead, I’m a fan of science fiction and fantasy in their many forms. I loved the genres well before “Star Wars” started making science fiction (or SF, as … [Read more...] about Geeks Give: Philanthropy from the World of Science Fiction/Fantasy, Comics and Gaming
Meet the Fiscal Sponsor to the Stars: The Social Impact Fund
When actor Rosario Dawson (perhaps best-known recently for playing Ahsoka Tano in the “Star Wars” series “Ahsoka”) decided to create a charitable fund last year, she turned to fiscal sponsor-to-the-stars Social Impact Fund (SIF) to help. Her new … [Read more...] about Meet the Fiscal Sponsor to the Stars: The Social Impact Fund
The Future of Hollywood Philanthropy: Stars Come Out for a Social Impact Summit in L.A.
On a bright Thursday in Los Angeles, about 400 people filed into the darkened screening room of the Director’s Guild of America, located on a buzzy curve of Sunset Strip, dropping their paper coffee cups into the trashcan on the way. They’d come for … [Read more...] about The Future of Hollywood Philanthropy: Stars Come Out for a Social Impact Summit in L.A.
Star Power: 18 Top Musician Philanthropists
In 2023, the collective net worth of the top 10 richest U.S. musicians totaled over $11 billion, with names like Compton rapper Dr. Dre, Canadian crooner Celine Dion and pop superstar Rihanna among them. Like many other figures across sports and … [Read more...] about Star Power: 18 Top Musician Philanthropists
On the Eve of the Paris Olympics, a Global Sports Philanthropy Reflects on Its Past and Future
In 2000, the late, great Nelson Mandela delivered a famous speech declaring that “sport has the power to change the world.” As we’ve covered the celebrity and athlete beat at Inside Philanthropy, we’ve written about the unique power and influence … [Read more...] about On the Eve of the Paris Olympics, a Global Sports Philanthropy Reflects on Its Past and Future
For This Hoops Player, Fighting Dyslexia Is a Family Affair
The Payton name is well-known to us ’90s kids. Thirty-one-year-old Gary Payton II was part of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors 2022 championship team that triumphed over the Boston Celtics in the finals in six games. The younger Payton is the son of … [Read more...] about For This Hoops Player, Fighting Dyslexia Is a Family Affair
Knock Out: Here Are Six Star Boxers Engaged in Philanthropy
In 2023, the top 50 highest-earning athletes earned about $3.44 billion over the previous 12 months before taxes and agents’ fees. This figure, tracked by Forbes, has soared in recent years. The previous year, that number was $2.97 billion, and in … [Read more...] about Knock Out: Here Are Six Star Boxers Engaged in Philanthropy
Role Players: Six Lesser-Known NBA Players Engaged in Philanthropy
As we gear up for another year of NBA Playoffs goodness, a common refrain is that it isn’t just about the LeBrons and the Steph Currys, but about the role players who hit clutch shots and make hustle plays. Jordan’s Bulls had Steve Kerr. And last … [Read more...] about Role Players: Six Lesser-Known NBA Players Engaged in Philanthropy
What Happened to Laurene Powell Jobs’ and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Once-Ambitious Green Group?
Three and a half years ago, Laurene Powell Jobs, Leonardo DiCaprio and private equity billionaire Brian Sheth unveiled a joint effort called Earth Alliance to confront the twin threats of climate change and biodiversity loss — and convince the public … [Read more...] about What Happened to Laurene Powell Jobs’ and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Once-Ambitious Green Group?
Six Questions for Jason Lee, Founder of Hollywood Cares Foundation
Jason Lee can be found all around Hollywood: On the red carpet during 2024 GRAMMY weekend; as host of the Jason Lee Show on REVOLT TV; and on the podcast Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee, where he sits down with entertainment powerhouses like Kevin … [Read more...] about Six Questions for Jason Lee, Founder of Hollywood Cares Foundation
NBA Veteran Kevin Love on His Charitable Fund and Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health
Born in Santa Monica, California, NBA veteran Kevin Love, 35, was a double-double machine during the prime of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers, racking up five All-Star Game appearances between 2011 and 2018. He is … [Read more...] about NBA Veteran Kevin Love on His Charitable Fund and Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health
Lieutenant Dan: A Close Look at Actor Gary Sinise’s Longstanding Support for Veterans
Gary Sinise, 68, is best known for playing Lieutenant Dan Taylor in the 1994 classic “Forrest Gump” opposite Tom Hanks. The actor received an Oscar nomination for the role and subsequently went on to feature in movies like “Apollo 13,” “The Green … [Read more...] about Lieutenant Dan: A Close Look at Actor Gary Sinise’s Longstanding Support for Veterans
NFL Legend Marcellus Wiley on His Philanthropy and Giving Back Across the Next Generation
Born in Compton, California, NFL legend Marcellus Wiley beat the odds in many ways. Attending what is now known as Saint Monica Preparatory, Wiley showed a knack for football, track and field, and academics — making the National Honor Society and … [Read more...] about NFL Legend Marcellus Wiley on His Philanthropy and Giving Back Across the Next Generation
With a Glitzy Hollywood Event and a Big Fundraising Goal, Selena Gomez Takes on Mental Health
With nearly a half-billion followers between Instagram and Twitter, Selena Gomez has one of the biggest platforms around. The 31-year-old Hollywood superstar got her her start in the biz at age nine with “Barney & Friends,” and then rose to fame on … [Read more...] about With a Glitzy Hollywood Event and a Big Fundraising Goal, Selena Gomez Takes on Mental Health
Kindness Wins: How This Tennis Star’s Early Philanthropy Focuses on Fostering Empathy
Just a few weeks ago at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the U.S. Open, American tennis star Madison Keys seemed to be firing on all cylinders. She played a dominating first set versus world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, winning 6-0 and looking destined for … [Read more...] about Kindness Wins: How This Tennis Star’s Early Philanthropy Focuses on Fostering Empathy
Talent for Philanthropy: A Look Inside the UTA Foundation
While there is plenty of uncertainty in Hollywood these days with an ongoing writers’ and actors’ strike, the “Big 3” agencies — Creative Artists Association (CAA), William Morris Endeavor (WME), and United Talent Agency (UTA) — still loom large in … [Read more...] about Talent for Philanthropy: A Look Inside the UTA Foundation
Stephen and Ayesha Curry Tell Us About the Future of Their Philanthropy
What’s New with the NBA Foundation? Its Executive Director and an NBA Player Weigh In
Incorporated in 2020, the NBA Foundation has its roots in the outrage over the police shootings of Black Americans that sparked a nationwide racial reckoning that year. But while many names come to mind from that time — George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, … [Read more...] about What’s New with the NBA Foundation? Its Executive Director and an NBA Player Weigh In
K-Giving: How South Korea Went from Aid Recipient to Philanthropic Force
SEOUL, South Korea — Modern skyscrapers rise next to 14th century stone palaces. Airy underground malls offer fast fashion, face masks and local takes on French pastry. This small, peninsular nation of just over 50 million people has only recently … [Read more...] about K-Giving: How South Korea Went from Aid Recipient to Philanthropic Force
Charles Barkley Made a Big Commitment to Diversity in Higher Ed. What Drives His Giving?
Charles Barkley was a menace on the basketball court. Standing at only 6 feet, 6 inches, he’s one of the best rebounders of all time, outworking and out-hustling bigger players. This earned him one of his many nicknames, “The Round Mound of … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley Made a Big Commitment to Diversity in Higher Ed. What Drives His Giving?
After a Tragic Diagnosis, a Former NFL Player and His Wife Rally Support for ALS Research
One of the most iconic American sports moments happened outside of official play. On July 4, 1939, legendary first baseman Lou Gehrig stepped up to the podium in front of a sold out Yankee Stadium after his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis … [Read more...] about After a Tragic Diagnosis, a Former NFL Player and His Wife Rally Support for ALS Research
How Christy Turlington Burns Uses Awareness and Advocacy to Put Mothers First
Going on 20 years ago, Christy Turlington Burns had a difficult time delivering her daughter Grace. The postpartum complications she experienced made her look at women and motherhood “in a different way” and “opened her up” to the fact that “women’s … [Read more...] about How Christy Turlington Burns Uses Awareness and Advocacy to Put Mothers First
A Hollywood Convener: Inside the CAA Foundation
Whether it’s star athletes, musicians or actors, Glitzy Givers are a rising force in high-dollar philanthropy, and one we’ve been tracking for a while. One major point we’ve hammered home in this coverage is that these figures bring with them not … [Read more...] about A Hollywood Convener: Inside the CAA Foundation
What’s New With Barbra Streisand’s Philanthropy?
Hollywood legend Barbara Streisand, 80, boasts a career that spans six decades. She broke out at just 19, when she debuted on Broadway in the 1962 musical comedy “I Can Get It For You Wholesale.” Since then, she’s been in a slew of roles in theater … [Read more...] about What’s New With Barbra Streisand’s Philanthropy?
