Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterAsk not what movie stars can do to save the world. Instead, call their agents.That’s something like the mission statement for the CAA Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the powerhouse agency.
The foundation has long been guided by the interests of CAA’s managing triumvirate as well as the passions of the agency’s array of clients.Philanthropy in show business is typically relegated to black-tie fundraisers and spur-of-the-moment donations that impress talent.
But the CAA Foundation has quietly been building infrastructure and soft power for 25 years.Foundation leaders Michelle Kydd Lee and Natalie Tran say the “information hive” of the agency helps them anticipate urgent moments in culture, allowing them to.
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