Steven Spielberg’s foundation has given over $160 million in grants since 1993

When Steven Spielberg directed Schindler’s List in 1993, the experience left a lasting impact on him, inspiring a philanthropic commitment that has continued for decades. The filmmaker donated his share of the film’s profits to establish the Righteous Persons Foundation in 1994, with the aim of strengthening Jewish life, preserving historical memory and supporting initiatives that promote social justice. Since its establishment, the foundation has expanded its work beyond Holocaust education to include arts, culture, documentary filmmaking and efforts to build understanding between communities. According to its official website, the organisation has distributed more than $160 million in grants, supporting projects that preserve Jewish heritage, amplify overlooked stories and encourage a more inclusive society.How Schindler’s List inspired the foundationReleased in 1993, Schindler’s List tells the story of German industrialist Oskar Schindler, who saved more than 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his factories. The film, based on Thomas Keneally’s novel Schindler’s Ark, brought the history of the Holocaust to a global audience and became one of Spielberg’s most ac...