Social Impact Summit x LA

March 2026 | Los Angeles, CA

John Mayer, Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry, and Michael J. Fox and Deborah W. Brooks of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research will be honored at the third annual Social Impact Summit hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Social Impact Fund on July 22, 2026, and presented by biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. The event will convene change-makers, creatives and leaders across industries to inspire accessible, impactful philanthropy by breaking down barriers to meaningful change. 

“Three years in, this summit keeps raising the bar — and this year’s honorees are a big reason why. John, Steph, Ayesha, Michael and Deborah aren’t just lending their names to causes; they’re doing the hard, sustained work that actually moves the needle. In a moment that demands more than good intentions, their work is a powerful reminder of how much can be accomplished when influence is matched by purpose,” said Maer Roshan, editor-in-chief, The Hollywood Reporter.

Multi-Grammy Award-winning musician John Mayer will be honored as Philanthropist of the Year for his support and involvement with the Heart and Armor Foundation for Veterans Health,  an organization he founded that focuses on scientific research to support veterans. The seven-time Grammy-winning artist has donated over $5 million for scientific research into veterans’ mental health and community reintegration. His ongoing contributions have supported over 40 academic publications and over $16 million in federally funded scientific grants. The overall work has driven innovations in PTSD treatment, unique needs of women veterans, insomnia, racial disparities in mental health treatment, isolation and trauma, connecting civilians to military community and veteran leadership and continuing service. 

Four-time NBA Champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry and actress, producer and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry will be recognized as Philanthropists of the Year for their groundbreaking nonprofit Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, which aims to transform the school experience for a generation of Oakland kids, investing in food access, literacy, youth sports and the spaces where kids eat, learn and play each day. Through their work, Eat. Learn. Play. has provided over 25 million meals to kids and has invested $20 million into closing the literacy gap by providing tutoring resources and support, distributing nearly 1 million new books, in addition to revitalizing dozens of schoolyards and playgrounds throughout Oakland.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research will be honored with the Philanthropic Organization of the Year award, with founder and five-time Emmy Award-winning actor Michael J. Fox and CEO and co-founder Deborah Brooks accepting the honor. The foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease through an aggressively funded research agenda, ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson’s today. Iconic actor, author and advocate Michael J. Fox launched the foundation in 2000 after publicly closing his 1991 diagnosis, at age 29, with Parkinson’s disease. 

“We are incredibly proud to honor these visionary leaders who are paving the way for progress in food security, mental health and medical research, providing millions with life-changing resources,” said Craig Cichy, executive director of the Social Impact Fund. "This Summit is more important than ever. We are convening culture-makers who refuse to accept the status quo, and who are actively redefining the boundaries of modern philanthropy, and meaningful and lasting impact.”