When we think of the world's most celebrated sports stars, we tend to think of the lavish lifestyles they often lead. In reality, some of the sports world's biggest earners are also some of the most generous philanthropists.
6. Shane Battier
Battier founded the Take Charge Foundation, providing promising young students with higher education scholarships.
5. Serge Ibaka
Ibaka established his own foundation to promote health, nutrition, and education for young people in the Republic of the Congo.
4. Sterling Brown
Brown and his brother launched the Brown Brothers S.A.L.U.T.E. Foundation, focusing on violence prevention and financial literacy.
3. Stephen Curry
Curry is committed to helping alleviate malaria cases worldwide through partnerships with USAID and the United Nations. He and his wife founded the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.
2. Kevin Durant
Durant established the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation in 2013 to enrich the lives of at-risk young people through athletic, educational, and social programs.
1. LeBron James
LeBron's foundation raised more than $40 million for the After-School All-Stars initiative. His I Promise School provides uniforms, bikes, food, and even free college tuition at Kent State University for eligible students.