The learning curve is steep for some NFL players who engage in philanthropy, one of the considerations for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.
Author: Jason Wolf
Prestigious Payton Man of Year celebrates philanthropy, but NFL offers players little guidance
The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award recognizes a player for efforts on and off the field, but efforts lack on educating players on nonprofits.
‘I was deceived’: NFL players raise questions about Prolanthropy, group that managed their nonprofits
USA TODAY Network investigation shows Prolanthropy inflates achievements of nonprofits it manages for NFL players, leaves little for charity.
Russell Wilson’s Why Not You Foundation raises millions. Less than half goes to charity
Nonprofit executive paid more than $200,000 per year also worked for the Wilson family office, raising legal questions, experts said.
They are the NFL’s most-honored players. Why did their nonprofits often spend so little on charity?
A USA TODAY Network investigation shows nonprofits founded by Walter Payton award winners are often inefficient.