流行歌手艾丽亚娜·格兰德于2024年5月正式推出"更光明的日子基金会"(Brighter Days Ahead Foundation)，将其多年来的零散慈善工作制度化[1]。该基金会由成立于1942年的娱乐产业基金会(Entertainment Industry Foundation)提供财政赞助[1]。
基金会聚焦四大领域，其中最大的基金"保护与捍卫"(Protect and Defend)专注于支持跨性别青年、移民和生殖权利相关的法律和立法工作[1]。此外，基金会还致力于LGBTQ+权益、生殖健康、移民权和心理健康事业[1]。
格兰德的慈善活动历来踊跃。她在2022年为变性青年启动了300万美元募捐活动[1]，并在2019年向计划生育联盟(Planned Parenthood)捐赠约25万美元的演唱会收益[1]。跨性别生命线(Trans Lifeline)是其重点资助对象，先后在2023年6月获得7.5万美元紧急资金和2024年5月基金会启动时获得5万美元支持[1]。
格兰德在"永恒阳光"(Eternal Sunshine)巡演期间向当地非营利组织推广该基金会，进一步将慈善活动融入职业生涯中[1]。
Pop singer Ariana Grande has formalized her philanthropic efforts by launching the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation in May 2024. [1] The foundation consolidates Grande's previous charitable work into a structured initiative focused on four core areas: LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive health, immigrant rights, and mental health. [1]
The foundation operates as a fiscal sponsorship project of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, an organization established in 1942. [1] Among its four funds, "Protect and Defend" represents the largest component, directing resources toward legal and legislative efforts supporting transgender youth, immigrants, and reproductive rights. [1]
Grande's charitable track record extends back several years. In 2019, she donated approximately $250,000 in concert proceeds to Planned Parenthood. [1] In 2022, she spearheaded a $3 million fundraising campaign benefiting transgender youth. [1] Trans Lifeline has received substantial support from Grande, including $75,000 in emergency funding in June 2023 and an additional $50,000 upon the foundation's launch in May 2024, totaling $125,000. [1]
The artist is currently promoting the foundation during her Eternal Sunshine tour, using each concert as an opportunity to direct funding to local nonprofit organizations. [1]