Harry and Meghan Make Large Donation to Joe Biden daughter's Wellness Space

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made a significant charitable contribution, donating $250,000 through their Archewell Foundation to Ashley Biden’s Women’s Wellness (Spa)ce. This initiative, led by the daughter of U.S. President Joe Biden, focuses on providing support to women impacted by trauma. The donation, recorded in Archewell’s 2023 tax filings, marks the largest single grant the foundation has made to a charitable cause that year.

 

This substantial contribution aligns with Prince Harry and Meghan’s commitment to aiding women in need, a cause said to deeply resonate with the couple. The grant reflects their broader philanthropic efforts, as Archewell distributed a total of $1.3 million to various charitable initiatives in 2023.

 

The tax filings also revealed that Archewell received $5.3 million in grants during the year, with the majority coming from a single $5 million donation, believed to have originated from Fidelity Charitable. Fidelity Charitable had previously supported the foundation with a $1 million contribution in 2022.

 

The financial disclosures highlighted the foundation’s operational expenses, including $997,285 allocated to salaries and just over $1 million spent on legal fees, event costs, and travel. Despite these expenses, the foundation’s donations reflect a consistent focus on mental health and wellness.

 

Notable contributions included $130,000 to Humanity Crew, a mental health organization addressing trauma among displaced children and families, and $50,000 to support mental health services for aid workers in Israel and Gaza. An additional $80,000 was directed toward mental health aid for workers in Turkey and Syria.

 

This high-profile grant to Ashley Biden’s initiative comes amid speculation regarding the Sussexes’ ties to the Biden administration. The administration previously supported Prince Harry by declining to release his immigration records during a civil case in New York. Additionally, the couple has appeared to share political sympathies with President Biden. In 2020, ahead of the U.S. presidential election, they released a video urging voters to “reject hate speech, misinformation, and online negativity,” a move interpreted by many as tacit support for Biden’s candidacy over Donald Trump.

 

Meghan referred to the election as the “most important of our lifetime,” further fueling speculation about her political aspirations.

 

In recent years, the couple has adopted a more subdued approach to political discourse, particularly in light of the upcoming 2024 U.S. election. Their earlier statements led to public remarks from Trump, who described himself as “no fan” of Meghan. By focusing their efforts on philanthropic endeavors like the Women’s Wellness (Spa)ce, Harry and Meghan continue to champion causes they are passionate about while navigating their complex public and political profiles.

 

The Women’s Wellness (Spa)ce stands to benefit significantly from this generous donation, which underscores the Sussexes’ dedication to supporting mental health initiatives and empowering women. Through their Archewell Foundation, Harry and Meghan are leveraging their platform to make meaningful contributions to global well-being.

 

Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2024-12-05