September 12, 2023 Talent for Philanthropy: A Look Inside the UTA Foundation September 12, 2023/ Ade Adeniji The United Talent Agency is a major player in Hollywood, with celebrity clients across film and television, media and sports. We connected with Rene Jones, chief of social impact, to find out how the agency rallies talent for giving.Read More
September 07, 2023 Stephen and Ayesha Curry Tell Us About the Future of Their Philanthropy September 07, 2023/ Ade Adeniji The NBA power couple are ramping up their giving in their adopted home city of Oakland, with a continued focus on healthy food, education and recreation for youth. We connected with them to learn more.Read More
August 07, 2023 What’s New with the NBA Foundation? Its Executive Director and an NBA Player Weigh In August 07, 2023/ Ade Adeniji The NBA Foundation got started in 2020 with a $300 million pledge and a focus on opportunity for Black youth. We check in with leaders about where it’s at, including board member and Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris.Read More
July 20, 2023 K-Giving: How South Korea Went from Aid Recipient to Philanthropic Force July 20, 2023/ Wendy Paris South Korea has experienced a remarkable surge in wealth, and with it, a surge in giving. Reporting from Seoul, Wendy Paris unpacks the country’s growing philanthropy, driven by tech wealth, pop stars and a history of generosity. Read More
July 18, 2023 Charles Barkley Made a Big Commitment to Diversity in Higher Ed. What Drives His Giving? July 18, 2023/ Ade Adeniji This basketball and broadcasting star has been supporting higher ed and other causes for years. The Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action ruling influenced one of his biggest commitments to date. Read More
July 13, 2023 After a Tragic Diagnosis, a Former NFL Player and His Wife Rally Support for ALS Research July 13, 2023/ Ade Adeniji ALS remains a devastating disease, but research is advancing, thanks in large part to the efforts of those impacted. Eric and Amanda Stevens have turned to the athlete and first responder communities to raise awareness and funds.Read More
May 01, 2023 How Christy Turlington Burns Uses Awareness and Advocacy to Put Mothers First May 01, 2023/ Liz Longley We checked in with the model and social entrepreneur about Every Mother Counts, a public philanthropy she founded that uses advocacy, awareness building and grantmaking to center mothers in maternal health work.Read More
March 23, 2023 A Hollywood Convener: Inside the CAA Foundation March 23, 2023/ Ade Adeniji From George Clooney to LeBron James, celebrities are increasingly active in philanthropy and civic engagement. This powerhouse talent agency’s foundation is channeling that interest into a wide range of programs.Read More
January 26, 2023 What’s New With Barbra Streisand’s Philanthropy? January 26, 2023/ Ade Adeniji Barbra Streisand has always been active in social issues, and launched a foundation back in the 1980s. She’s made a couple of interesting philanthropic moves in recent years, including racial justice gifts.Read More
January 06, 2023 Remembering Barbara Walters’ Philanthropy, and What to Expect Next January 06, 2023/ Ade Adeniji An iconic journalist and TV personality, Barbara Walters was also an active philanthropist. Here’s an overview of what she supported and some details on her giving vehicle, the Dena Charitable Trust.Read More
October 12, 2022 Seven Questions for Nichol Whiteman, CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation October 12, 2022/ Ade Adeniji The philanthropic arm of the Dodgers has given more than $40 million in the form of grants and programs. We spoke with its CEO about the foundation’s mission, the state of sports philanthropy, and the legacy of Jackie Robinson.Read More
September 01, 2022 Born This Way: How Lady Gaga’s Foundation Focuses on Kindness September 01, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation focuses on youth and mental health, backed by Gaga herself, funding partners, and ticket sales. Executive Director Maya Enista Smith explains how its work has evolved over the years.Read More
June 13, 2022 What to Know About the NBA's Newest Billionaire and His Latest Giving June 13, 2022/ Ade Adeniji LeBron James, now officially a billionaire, is stepping up his health and education giving in his native Ohio. We unpack what’s happening and what it means for this athlete philanthropist going forward.Read More
June 08, 2022 IP Briefing: What’s Going on with the Philanthropy of Celebrities, Athletes, and Moguls? June 08, 2022/ IP Staff Celebrities and athletes don’t tend to have the enormous philanthropic capacity that finance or tech billionaires do, but they are a more diverse bunch with huge potential to mobilize support for the causes they care about. Read More
May 19, 2022 Legends of Their Sports: 20 Top Retired Athlete Philanthropists May 19, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Our mapping of the wide world of sports philanthropy continues. We’ve compiled lists of donors league by league — now, we have a rundown of top retired athletes who went on to become prominent philanthropists.Read More
April 28, 2022 Why a Former NFL Player Turned to Philanthropy — Then Helped His Peers to Do the Same April 28, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Veteran NFL kicker Matt Stover runs a family foundation focused on Baltimore. But he also co-founded Players Philanthropy Fund, which provides fiscal sponsorship and DAF hosting for other athlete donors.Read More
April 13, 2022 The Major Leagues: 19 Top Athlete Philanthropists April 13, 2022/ Ade Adeniji In 2021, the top 50 sports stars made nearly $2.8 billion. Powered by soaring salaries and huge platforms, athletes are also turning to philanthropy. Here’s a rundown of some of the top givers across major American sports.Read More
April 04, 2022 The Other Kushner: Here's a Wealthy Bay Area Couple to Watch April 04, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Jared Kushner’s younger brother Josh is an investor and a Democrat married to supermodel Karlie Kloss. The young couple are starting to engage in philanthropy. Here’s a rundown of what they’ve supported so far.Read More
March 30, 2022 This Hollywood Power Couple Gave Millions to Help Ukrainians. What Other Causes Do They Support? March 30, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis raised and donated millions for Ukraine. We take a look at what drove that effort, as well as what to expect from the couple, who have ties to both the entertainment and tech worlds.Read More
March 25, 2022 Power Play: Here's a List of Top NHL Stars Who Give March 25, 2022/ Ade Adeniji Completing our round-up of philanthropy across all major American sports leagues, this time we look at the philanthropy of top NHL players. On our list are seven names to watch.Read More