Dolly Parton Shocks America With a $20 Million Annual Pledge to the Charlie Kirk Memorial Fund — Created by Erika Kirk to Carry On Her Late Husband’s Legacy, the Fund Aims to Empower “The Future of America” Through Thousands of Student Scholarships, National Leadership Programs, and Faith-Based Initiatives That Continue Charlie’s Vision of Patriotism, Purpose, and the American Dream in the Wake of His Tragic Passing…
In an announcement that left millions of Americans both stunned and deeply moved, country music legend Dolly Parton has pledged $20 million per year to the Charlie Kirk Memorial Fund, a foundation established by Erika Kirk to honor her late husband’s enduring legacy of faith, patriotism, and service to the nation’s youth.
Parton’s statement, released early Monday morning from her Dollywood Foundation headquarters, described the pledge as “a heartfelt promise to keep the American dream alive for generations to come.” Her decision marks one of the most significant philanthropic gestures ever made by a private individual toward a politically aligned educational and faith-based initiative — and one that immediately ignited a wave of both gratitude and debate across the country.
