Catilin Clark has become one of the most famous and well-liked athletes in the world thanks to her incredible talent on the court. As one of the greatest college basketball players in the history of the sport, she was a trailblazer for women’s basketball in every sense of the word.
Since coming into the league, she has been just as legendary at the WNBA level, putting together an MVP-caliber campaign in her rookie season for the Indiana Fever. However, her popularity hasn’t just come from her electric play on the court. Beyond her skills on the hardwood, she has also been a shining light in her community.
Caitlin Clark Makes Sizeable Donation
In a conversation that has been played out multiple times over, Clark’s worth to the WNBA far exceeds her contracted salary. As the designated number for a number one overall pick, Clark is slated to earn approximately $338,000 over a four-year period.
On average, that comes out to nearly $84,500 annually. However, in a recent donation, Clark sent out nearly the entirety of her contract amount at $300,000 to Feeding America, a US Hunger Relief Organization.
A report on X collaborated the donation, captioning, “The Caitlin Clark Foundation partnered with Hy-Vee to donate over $300,000 to Feeding America, a US Hunger Relief Organization,” alongside a picture of the official cheque.
The Caitlin Clark Foundation partnered with Hy-Vee to donate over $300,000 to Feeding America, a US Hunger Relief Organization pic.twitter.com/jvrVux4WeF
— Clark Report (@CClarkReport) May 8, 2025
The official page for the organization describes itself as “the largest charity working to end hunger in the United States. We partner with food banks, food pantries, and local food programs to bring food to people facing hunger. We advocate for policies that create long-term solutions to hunger.”
While the donation is a heartwarming gesture from a star who has notably been very involved in her community and philanthropy, even setting up her own foundation, the sum of money in comparison to her pay from the league does make it a shocking amount.
But, over the years, Clark has made multiple efforts to donate to the sector. Her work with the Coralville Community Food Pantry was the first to enter the limelight, as she’s raised over $100,000 for the organization.
The Caitlin Clark Foundation has partnered up with the likes of the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, the aforementioned Food Pantry, the Boys and Girls Club within Iowa, and even the Speical Olympics chapter in Iowa-East Central.
Of course, naysayers will point to her net worth exceeding five million dollars, as she had NIL deals worth upwards of $3.1 million to her name during her time playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Additionally, the uber-popular superstar has also signed a sponsorship deal with the global leader in sports apparel, Nike, that even includes signature shoes, worth $28 million. That number would make it the largest sponsorship deal ever for a women’s basketball player.