Giants' Eli Manning named one of the top philanthropists under 40 | NJ.com

Giants' Eli Manning named one of the top philanthropists under 40 | NJ.com: "Forget about being named a top 10 quarterback, Manning was recognized as one of the New York Observer's Top 20 Philanthropists Under 40, honoring the people who leverage their fame and fortune to benefit society."



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Cosby philanthropy shadowed by sexual allegations - seattlepi.com

Cosby philanthropy shadowed by sexual allegations - seattlepi.com: "Bill Cosby's record of big donations to colleges and other institutions has been a key part of his rosy public image. But even his generosity can't stand apart from the rising tide of allegations made by women accusing him of sexual assault.

A North Carolina school, High Point University, removed the 77-year-old entertainer from its National Board of Advisors, a panel that includes retired Gen. Colin Powell. The university referred to Cosby as "one of the most influential performers of our time" when it announced his appointment last July."



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The 30 Most Generous Celebrities - Forbes

The 30 Most Generous Celebrities - Forbes: Thanks to a record donation of $10,569,002 to the Ressler-Gertz Foundation, actress Jami Gertz and her husband, Anthony Ressler, top the list of the 30 Most Generous Celebrities compiled by The Giving Back Fund, a non-profit organization that tracks philanthropic giving worldwide.

Sean Penn vs. George Clooney: The Battle of Celebrity Philanthropy | Death and Taxes

Sean Penn vs. George Clooney: The Battle of Celebrity Philanthropy | Death and Taxes: "Philanthropy is one of the most popular hobbies for rich Hollywood celebrities. It’s a nice way to save face, write a check, get some tax relief and get their pictures in tabloids and newspapers as “one of the good guys.” Plenty of celebrities give money to charities and good causes, but most never prove that they actually care.

However, Sean Penn and George Clooney—two of the greatest actors of our generation—care deeply. Over the past couple days Death And Taxes has documented Penn’s selfless commitment to the devastated people of Haiti and Clooney’s peace keeping efforts during an election weekend in genocide stricken Sudan."

Boston singer’s kid goes oil out for charity rally - BostonHerald.com

Boston singer’s kid goes oil out for charity rally - BostonHerald.com: "Three years after the death of Brad Delp, lead singer of the band Boston, his daughter Jenna is racing to Mongolia in his memory.

The 29-year-old, with friends Nick Supple and Nick Dale, will drive a car fueled by waste vegetable oil more than 8,000 miles from London to Mongolia in a charity event, the annual Mongol Rally, which kicks off July 24."

Washington Informer - Rapper Ludacris Encourages People to Give Back

Washington Informer - Rapper Ludacris Encourages People to Give Back: "Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges encouraged philanthropy among National Press Club members and D.C. residents at a luncheon on Fri., Oct. 23.

The luncheon kicked-off a weekend of fundraising efforts for Bridges’ Atlanta-based Ludacris Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the youth of Atlanta and the community at large, focusing on three main tenets—leadership and education, community outreach through the LudaCares program, and promoting healthy living."

Mark Sanchez donates hot dogs to soup kitchen - NFL - SI.com

Mark Sanchez donates hot dogs to soup kitchen - NFL - SI.com: "Sanchez bought 500 hot dogs and 500 hamburgers, along with buns and rolls, through A&P supermarket, and donated them to the Community Soup Kitchen of Morristown, N.J."

Frantz: It’s unfair to expect athletes to double as activists | San Francisco Examiner

Frantz: It’s unfair to expect athletes to double as activists | San Francisco Examiner: "Brown’s criticism is not merely inappropriate or unfair — it’s flat wrong. The Tiger Woods Foundation does much more than conduct golf clinics for kids. It funds university scholarships, allows students to study at Tiger Woods Learning Centers, provides millions of dollars in grants to more than 100 charities annually, and “Tiger’s Action Plan” is a program that helps teachers, youth groups and other leaders to help kids reach their fullest potential."

Al Roker in L.A. for goodwill tour - Los Angeles Times

Al Roker in L.A. for goodwill tour - Los Angeles Times: "Starting Monday in L.A., Roker will be in a different city each day this week to surprise a local charity organization with much-needed supplies and donations to improve their communities.

'This country, in a sense, was built on charity and volunteerism,' Roker said. 'A lot of these places . . . are the ones that are on the front lines every day.'"

Ronnie Lott's charity turns 20 - San Jose Mercury News

Ronnie Lott's charity turns 20 - San Jose Mercury News: "The running joke at a Ronnie Lott tribute dinner Sunday night was that the 49ers Hall of Famer got into charity work because he was trying to impress a girl.

It seems that in 1989, his squeeze, Karen, wanted to meet Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Lott put together a fund-raising event that coaxed the Lakers great to San Jose."

onPhilanthropy: Articles: Even in Tough Times, Some Athletes Find Ways To Give Back

onPhilanthropy: Articles: Even in Tough Times, Some Athletes Find Ways To Give Back: "Even in Tough Times, Some Athletes Find Ways To Give Back
Thursday, April 23, 2009
By: Ivan Blumberg

As the CEO of Athletes for Hope, I am in constant conversations with professional athletes who are anxious to make a lasting impact in their communities. In these turbulent times, when discretionary dollars are at an all-time premium, it's becoming increasingly important for athletes and their charitable partners to understand the many opportunities for sports philanthropy to make a difference."

Star power meets philanthropy

Star power meets philanthropy: "For today's celebs, charity work is almost as much a part of the job as walking the red carpet. Famous names have become affiliated with preventing domestic violence, curing breast cancer, fixing smiles and saving farms from development."

The Jonas Brothers Enjoy Giving Back

The Jonas Brothers Enjoy Giving Back: "The family based trio has always believed in the concept of philanthropy and have done their part to give back to their fans and strangers. The band is active with the Make-A-Wish program, among other charitable organizations."

The Truth About Celebrity Giving - Forbes.com

The Truth About Celebrity Giving - Forbes.com: "Not much about the world of celebrity philanthropy surprises Stephanie Sandler anymore. For the past nine years, Sandler, senior vice president at the Giving Back Fund, a philanthropic consulting and management firm in Los Angeles, has helped celebrities set up their own foundations. Along the way, she's had first-hand experience in the not-always-truthful world of celebrity giving."

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Winfrey is 'most generous star'

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Winfrey is 'most generous star': "US talk show host Oprah Winfrey has been named the most generous celebrity for the second year running, according to a charity's annual list.

The Giving Back Fund, a group that encourages philanthropy, said the star's charities spent $50.2m (£28m) in 2007 on h"

Bloomberg to Give Out $60 Million - NYTimes.com

Bloomberg to Give Out $60 Million - NYTimes.com: "Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is funneling another enormous set of ostensibly anonymous grants to hundreds of arts and social services groups through the Carnegie Corporation, spreading them over the next two years as he begins establishing his own philanthropic foundation.

The grants, announced on Thursday by the Carnegie Corporation, total more than $60 million for 542 organizations, from small neighborhood groups to some of the city’s most venerable cultural institutions."

Amir visits to observe impact of his generosity - Breaking News from New Orleans - Times-Picayune - NOLA.com

Amir visits to observe impact of his generosity - Breaking News from New Orleans - Times-Picayune - NOLA.com: "The amir of Qatar, the ruler of the oil-rich country that has pumped $100 million into hurricane-recovery projects, is visiting New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast today and Wednesday to see how and where the money has been spent."

Brad Pitt's Philanthropy Runs in the Family - Good Deeds, Brad Pitt : People.com

Brad Pitt's Philanthropy Runs in the Family - Good Deeds, Brad Pitt : People.com: "or years, friends in Springfield, Missouri, have remarked on the physical resemblance between Brad Pitt and his only brother, Doug. But the two share a deeper similarity: their commitment to charitable causes.

On Wednesday, Doug announced the creation of the Care to Learn Fund, a program designed to meet the immediate health, hunger, and hygiene needs of students enrolled in Springfield Public Schools, where both Brad and Doug spent their early years."