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Philanthropy
Hydration Break lists 19 athletes with sourced philanthropy ventures, including Serena Williams, Stephen Curry, Dikembe Mutombo, Venus Williams, Magic Johnson. 22 sourced philanthropy ventures, dated from 1974 to 2022.
Foundations, schools, hospitals and community work.
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Serena Williams23-time Grand Slam champion who became a venture capitalist backing diverse founders.TennisUSA04
Venus WilliamsSeven-time major champ who runs an interior design firm and co-owns an NFL stake.TennisUSA03
Magic JohnsonFive-time champion who became one of the most successful athlete-owners in sports.BasketballUSA05
Stephen CurryThe greatest shooter ever runs a production company, a signature brand and a family foundation.BasketballUSA04
Michael JordanThe first former player to become majority owner of an NBA team, now a NASCAR owner.BasketballUSA03
David BeckhamFrom free kicks to club president: Inter Miami, Salford and a stack of side bets.SoccerEngland05
Maria SharapovaFive-time Slam champion turned candy founder and consumer-brand investor.TennisRussia04
Colin KaepernickActivist QB who founded a youth camp and a publishing house.FootballUSA02
Patrick MahomesChiefs superstar with stakes in three KC teams and a Whataburger expansion.FootballUSA04
Lewis HamiltonSeven-time champion with a plant-based burger chain, a spirits brand and a film credit.Formula 1England04
Kobe BryantThe only NBA legend with an Academy Award.BasketballUSA03
Rory McIlroyMajor champion, VC firm founder, and co-creator of TGL with Tiger Woods.GolfNorthern Ireland05
Tony HawkSkateboarding's Birdman owns a board company, a chicken spot, and funds skateparks.SkateboardingUSA04
Mia HammTwo-time World Cup winner, co-owner of LAFC and Angel City.SoccerUSA03
Billie Jean KingFounder of the WTA and Women's Sports Foundation; pioneer of women's sports media.TennisUSA03
Dikembe MutomboShot-blocking legend whose foundation built a 300-bed hospital in Kinshasa.BasketballDR Congo02
Bukayo SakaEngland winger in the 2026 World Cup squad, known off the pitch for funding children's surgery in Nigeria.SoccerEngland01
Marcus RashfordThe footballer who changed UK child-food policy also runs a book club and a children's book line.SoccerEngland02
Siya KolisiTwo-time World Cup-winning Springbok captain who runs a foundation with his wife Rachel.RugbySouth Africa01
FAQ
Which pro athletes have philanthropy ventures?
Hydration Break lists 19 athletes with sourced philanthropy ventures, including Serena Williams, Stephen Curry, Dikembe Mutombo, Venus Williams, Magic Johnson.
How many philanthropy ventures does Hydration Break track?
22 sourced philanthropy ventures, dated from 1974 to 2022.
Where does this information come from?
Every venture links to its sources, mainly news reports and company or league press releases. Unsourced claims are left out.