Philanthropy
News and Updates
Read the latest news about Robert F. Smith’s philanthropy as well as events and news concerning his thought leadership, philanthropic partners and charitable initiatives.
![A college student wears a graduation cap, and to the left is positioned a logo of Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Robert-f-Smith-org-SFI-Expansion-Into-TCUs.jpg)
Student Freedom Initiative’s Expansion Into TCUs Helps Underserved Native American Students
Student Freedom Initiative has expanded into TCUs to help even more often underserved and underrepresented students. Learn more.
![Jeremiah Jacobs and his family pose for a photograph outside with Robert F. Smith during Jeremiah’s Make-A-Wish Foundation wish](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/unnamed-1-min.png)
Jeremiah Jacobs’ Wish Granted by Robert F. Smith and Make-A-Wish
Learn more about Jeremiah Jacobs’ incredible Make-A-Wish story, which included the opportunity to meet Robert F. Smith.
![Black woman, wearing a yellow t-shirt and gray shorts, running on a trail near a lake](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Robert-f-Smith-org-Robert-F.-Smiths-Support-of-the-Trail-Bridge-at-Congress-Avenue.jpg)
Robert F. Smith Supports the Trail Bridge at Congress Avenue and Other Outdoor Spaces
Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners (Vista) Robert F. Smith, champions equitable access to outdoor spaces. He also works to preserve Black historic sites throughout the U.S.
![The Toyota HBCU NY Classic logo and the words 2023 HBCU Impact Award overlaid on a football field background](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Robert-f-Smith-org-Robert-F.-Smith-Receives-the-2023-HBCU-Impact-Award-May-2023.jpg)
Robert F. Smith Receives the 2023 HBCU Impact Award
Robert F. Smith works tirelessly to impact and uplift the Black community and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through various initiatives and programs.
![Hands holding a pink Breast Cancer Awareness Month ribbon](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Robert-f-Smith-org-The-Conformable-Ultrasound-Breast-Patch.jpg)
Detecting Breast Cancer With the Conformable Ultrasound Breast Patch
The invention of more groundbreaking medical technology, known as the Conformable Ultrasound Patch, is helping to detect cancers early.
![Red, white and blue parade flag from the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963](https://robertfsmith.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Robert-f-Smith-org-The-60th-Anniversary-of-the-March-on-Washington_v2.jpg)
Honoring 60 Years: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
The 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 2023.