Dansby Swanson and wife Mallory’s foundation raises $700K in one event

Dansby Swanson and Mallory Swanson are taking their work off the field with the Purpose and Calling Foundation, using their platform as athletes to help children, families and communities. In 2025, the Chicago Cubs shortstop and Chicago Stars FC forward created the organization with a mission of providing opportunities for underserved youth through sports, education and community spaces.The foundation received considerable attention in 2026 when the first-ever Swanson Games brought together teammates, partners and supporters from the couple’s two professional sports circles. The event brought in more than $700,000 for the foundation’s work. However, the fundraising drive and a separate $600,000 commitment by Dansby Swanson to Vanderbilt baseball are two separate financial developments, not a donation split between Chicago and Vanderbilt.Dansby and Mallory Swanson’s $600K fundraiser fuels Chicago youth programsThe Purpose and Calling Foundation marked a major milestone in its first full year of activity with the Swanson Games.