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.
Hundreds of tech, business and nonprofit leaders urge states to boost computer science education
Many businesses across the country have partnered with Code.org to provide more computer science opportunities to K-12 students in the United States.
Robert F. Smith’s Passion for Black History Education
Find out how Robert F. Smith is helping preserve Black history and culture through Black History in Two Minutes (or so), a series of short educational videos.
Robert F. Smith’s Quest to Provide Opportunities for African American Students Expands with the Launch of Fund II Foundation’s internXL
internXL continues to provide quality jobs and internship opportunities for Black and LatinX innovators who don’t have the same opportunities as white students.
When Life Hands You Lemons: 3 Brooklyn Teens on What it Takes to Graduate High School and Get into College
Three Brooklyn teens attending Eagle Academies share their stories on what it’s really like to get through high school as a Black male and go onto college.
Robert F. Smith and Fund II Foundation: Helping Preserve Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Preserving Black history is a key mission of Robert F. Smith and Fund II Foundation. Read about their work with The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change.
Shubert Foundation Awards Record $37.6M In Grants To Non-Profit Arts, $2M For HBCU Scholarships
Shubert Foundation announces scholarships for theater students at Spellman and Morehouse Colleges.
