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Archewell Rebrands as Archewell Philanthropies, Confirms Staff Cuts in Shift to Fiscal Sponsor Model

The couple says a fiscal sponsor model will move the charity from running its own programs to funding partners for broader impact.

Overview

  • A spokesperson said “some staff redundancies are inevitable, particularly with junior admin roles,” as the nonprofit changes its operating structure.
  • Multiple outlets reported three departures and claimed the charity was down to two employees, a characterization Archewell disputes by saying the “same full team remains in place.”
  • Archewell’s 2024 filing lists $5.1 million in expenses against $2.1 million in donations and shows $1.25 million distributed in grants.
  • Under the new approach, an established 501(c)(3) will manage compliance, finances, and global grantmaking while Harry and Meghan guide mission priorities and partnerships.
  • The name change was announced Dec. 19 on the foundation’s fifth anniversary, with Archewell framing the move as an evolution of its family‑focused philanthropy.