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.

Prepping for the Future: Saving for College Early
In addition to saving early for college, there are organizations that can help reduce the burden of student loan debt after graduation.

Prepping for the Future: Saving for College Early
In addition to saving early for college, there are organizations that can help reduce the burden of student loan debt after graduation.

How Robert F. Smith is Closing the Digital Divide at HBCUs
Equitable access to the internet is lagging at HBCUs. Learn about how philanthropists like Robert F. Smith are helping.

How Robert F. Smith is Creating Internship Opportunities
Not all students have equal access to internship opportunities. Learn about how philanthropists like Robert F. Smith are creating internship platforms to help.

How We Can Fix Racial Inequity in Healthcare
Understanding where discrimination and bias can occur in hospital visits is key for protecting patients. Learn how hospital surveys can be part of the solution.

How the National Park Foundation Uplifts Communities
Learn more about Smith’s passion for the outdoors and what the National Park Foundation is doing to uplift communities across the country through nature.

The U.S. Government’s Commitments to Boost Racial Parity in STEM
Racial equity in the STEM field is lagging, but the U.S. government is taking steps to improve it. Learn about what is being done to provide minority students with STEM opportunities.

Economic and Racial Disparities in Access to Nature
Communities of color are likely to live in nature-deprived regions. See what Lincoln Hills Cares is doing to provide opportunities for youth to explore green spaces.

How Robert F. Smith is Closing the Digital Divide at HBCUs
Equitable access to the internet is lagging at HBCUs. Learn about how philanthropists like Robert F. Smith are helping.

How Robert F. Smith is Creating Internship Opportunities
Not all students have equal access to internship opportunities. Learn about how philanthropists like Robert F. Smith are creating internship platforms to help.

How We Can Fix Racial Inequity in Healthcare
Understanding where discrimination and bias can occur in hospital visits is key for protecting patients. Learn how hospital surveys can be part of the solution.

How the National Park Foundation Uplifts Communities
Learn more about Smith’s passion for the outdoors and what the National Park Foundation is doing to uplift communities across the country through nature.

The U.S. Government’s Commitments to Boost Racial Parity in STEM
Racial equity in the STEM field is lagging, but the U.S. government is taking steps to improve it. Learn about what is being done to provide minority students with STEM opportunities.

Economic and Racial Disparities in Access to Nature
Communities of color are likely to live in nature-deprived regions. See what Lincoln Hills Cares is doing to provide opportunities for youth to explore green spaces.