What is the name of the charity organization that Jay-Z co-founded?

The charity organization Jay-Z co-founded is the Shawn Carter Foundation. Jay-Z established it in 2003 with his mother, Gloria Carter, to help young people facing socioeconomic barriers attend and complete college.

The foundation is named for Jay-Z’s birth name, Shawn Corey Carter. Its programs have supported scholarships, college-readiness initiatives, study-abroad opportunities, and other educational assistance for students who might otherwise struggle to afford higher education.

Jay-Z’s philanthropic work extends beyond the foundation. He has supported causes involving criminal-justice reform, disaster relief, public health, education, and access to clean water. The Shawn Carter Foundation remains the organization most directly associated with his long-term education-focused charitable work.

The charity is not formally called the “Jay-Z Foundation,” and Beyoncé Foundation is a separate, incorrect choice. The name “Shawn Carter Foundation” also explains why the organization can be easy to miss if someone searches only for Jay-Z’s stage name.