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.
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Robert F. Smith’s Focus on Education and The Eagle Academies
Robert F. Smith has been a longtime supporter of The Eagle Academy Foundation helping young men achieve their educational dreams. Learn more about his support.
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Robert F. Smith: Music Lover
Music moves the soul of Robert F. Smith, especially his love of classical composition and working with students in underserved communities.
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Robert F. Smith’s Focus on Digitization at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Discover how the National Museum of African American History and Culture used Robert F. Smith’s 2016 donation to digitize programs and how his support continues.
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Preserving Black History: Robert F. Smith and the National Park Foundation
Learn more about how Robert F. Smith and the National Park Foundation work towards preserving important Black history landmarks throughout the country.
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Robert F. Smith’s 2017 Giving Pledge
Giving Pledge philanthropists recognize their wealth gives them a responsibility to find solutions for a better future. Robert F. Smith joined them in 2017.
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Smithsonian’s Smith Center Helps to Preserve Brunswick Co. History
Demonstrating historic preservation in action, read about how the Robert F. Smith Center at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and the JSR-SPC Museum and Archives partnered with Virginia’s Brunswick County Clerk’s Office to preserve local African American history.