Parents as Teachers is honored to congratulate four donors on their inclusion in the inaugural Time100 Most Influential People in Philanthropy 2025.
Revealed this week, the list highlights entrepreneurs, athletes, creatives, politicians, business leaders, innovators, and more who impact the future of the philanthropic landscape, according to a press release published by PRNewswire (2025).
“The first-ever TIME100 Philanthropy list spotlights the people and ideas shaping the future of giving,” said TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley in the release. “At this pivotal moment, we are proud to honor those whose vision is redefining what it means to lead with purpose and inspiring collective action to move us forward.”
Steve and Connie Ballmer, who through their investment company Ballmer Group count among the most visionary supporters of Parents as Teachers, have been named to the TIME list as Titans. Three multi-million dollar gifts, including a $2.7 million investment in 2021 for the Building Capacity for Quality Initiative, cemented their transformational role in the organization.
TIME also designated MacKenzie Scott a Titan on the list of influential leaders. Scott, an author and philanthropist, invested $7 million in unrestricted funds in Parents as Teachers in 2023, the largest single donation in the organization’s history.
La June Montgomery Tabron, President and CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, was also honored as a Leader for her impact. An essential partner of Parents as Teachers, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation has invested 15 years of instrumental support, including a $100,000 grant equipping staff to serve families virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“These incredible individuals make choices that change lives every day,” said Parents as Teachers President and CEO Constance Gully. “Their nomination reflects their generous character and strategic vision, and we are so grateful to count them among our investors and champions.”
PRNewswire. (2025, May 20). TIME Reveals the Inaugural TIME100 Philanthropy List of the Most Influential Leaders in Philanthropy [Press release].