About The Gary & Vivienne Player Foundation in the United States
The Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation was established in the United States in 2021 to honor Vivienne Player’s memory and continue the lifelong mission she and Gary shared: to provide vulnerable children with a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.
Gary and Vivienne firmly believed that the cycle of poverty can be broken by giving children access to quality education, essential health care, and safer communities.
The Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation in the US is excited to announce our newest initiative, PLAE--The Player Academy of Excellence. PLAE is an innovative out-of-school-time academy helping underserved youth build confidence, literacy, leadership, wellness, and life skills through structured pathways of growth. PLAE launches in Philadelphia in Fall 2026.
Click here to learn more about PLAE.
Our Mission
The mission of the foundation is to lift children out of poverty through education, health, and community support.
Our Vision
The Gary & Vivienne Player Foundation was established with the vision to help to ensure that underprivileged and vulnerable children have a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.
"I am so grateful for this incredible country and all the opportunities it has given me to succeed and make my dreams come true. This Foundation is a vehicle for me to make a difference and give back to the communities and people that have loved and supported me through the years."
- Gary Player
How to Donate
The Gary & Vivienne Player Foundation is a charitable organization identified under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Tax Code. The donations contributed to the Foundation are considered a tax-deductible contribution.
All contributions will help to lift children out of poverty through education, health, and community support.
All contributions will help to lift children out of poverty through education, health, and community support.