Whether she’s entertaining the crowd with deep threes or using her platform to uplift communities, Caitlin Clark’s impact stretches far beyond basketball. Her relentless drive isn’t just about winning games, it’s about changing lives!

Clark will have her #22 jersey retired at a ceremony at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on February 2nd during the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball game against USC. It will be a proud moment for the entire state as they celebrate her remarkable achievements and lasting impact on the Iowa program.

The Hawkeye legend is making sure her legacy extends beyond the court. Today, the Caitlin Clark Foundation announced four $22,000 grants to Iowa charities that played a meaningful role in her journey. The beneficiaries include:

The University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
• Coralville Community Food Pantry (CCFP)
• Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor
• Special Olympics Iowa – East Central

Clark expressed her deep connection to the community that shaped her and released a statement saying, “One of my favorite things about Iowa City is the way the community is connected and how everyone supports each other. It is something I felt during my time here and is important to me that I stay connected with. I am proud to be a part of each of these organizations’ efforts and the meaningful impact they provide for the people of Iowa,” 

Mary Coffin, President of the Caitlin Clark Foundation also expressed her excitement, saying, “The foundation is thrilled to support these organizations given their alignment with our mission statement and the three core pillars of uplifting youth through education, nutrition, and sports. Caitlin is an example for all of us of the impact one interaction can have and the legacy of uplifting others.”

Time and again this off-season, Caitlin has shown that her impact goes far beyond the game. She continues to give back to the community that helped shape her. This isn’t the first time Caitlin has stepped up with her philanthropy. She’s on a mission to empower the community that means everything to her. Let’s take a closer look at how she’s making a difference!

Caitlin Clark, the philanthropist

Through the Caitlin Clark Foundation, founded by Clark herself. Caitlin is channeling her passion for empowering youth and building stronger communities. With a focus on education, nutrition, and sports, the foundation is leading powerful initiatives that are transforming the lives of young people and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

Clark celebrated her 23rd birthday by partnering with Scholastic’s national literacy program. The Caitlin Clark Foundation made a powerful impact, donating 22,000 books to schools in Iowa and Indiana that are in desperate need of resources.“I remember picking out the books from the Scholastic flyer and how empowering that was for me as a child, and how motivated I was to read,”  “I want to help kids have the same experience, to develop their reading skills and open their imaginations to dream big.” Clark said in a statement released by her.

As Caitlin Clark’s iconic #22 jersey is set to be retired, her legacy is solidified both on and off the court. With impactful donations and grants, she continues to give back to the community that helped shape her into the legend she is today. Long may this continue!