Justin Timberlake’s Charity Has Disappeared, And Shriners Kick Him Out
Justin Timberlake is having charitable problems His registered 501c3, the Justin Timberlake Foundation, has a zero balance. Three years ago it had $160,000. Even then it was only giving money to two other charities. Neither of them was the Shriners Hospital for Children in Las Vegas with which Justin was associated through a golf tournament. (keep refreshing)
The Foundation was never much of a big charitable effort. At its height, in 2006-2007, it gave $100,000 each to two Memphis music charities. In 2006, he gave $2,500 to MusiCares in memory of a producer/arranger who worked on an NSync album.That same year, the Foundation had unspecified “outside expenses” of over $40,000.
In 2004, the Foundation gave a meager $5,000 to the Elton John AIDS Foundation but listed $50,000 for salaries.
Timberlake’s parents, Paul and Lynn Harless, have always been listed as the officers of the Foundation.
It’s a little odd, considering how much money Timberlake has made over the years from albums, touring, and movies. But people with charitable foundations sometimes give contributions through other sources. It’s possible Timberlake has done that.
Last week I reported exclusively that very quietly, Timberlake has been recording his first album since 2006. http://www.showbiz411.com/2012/09/30/exclusive-justin-timberlake-finally-recording-new-album-after-six-years
Aside from the Foundation, Timberlake has other problems now with a charitable cause. Known for being happy go lucky and lots of fun, Timberlake is associated with Shriners Hospital for Children in Las Vegas. This included playing in their golf tournament. But after this past Sunday, Shriners and Timberlake are no long associated. But according to the Las Vegas Journal Review, the Shriner’s have given Justin the boot for not fulfilling his duties. http://www.lvrj.com/sports/las-vegas-pga-tour-stop-looks-to-future-172058461.html
According to the article:
While Timberlake did fulfill his obligations to the tournament and helped raise several million dollars through a Saturday concert his first four years, the fact is the pop star and original member of N’Sync wasn’t able to generate greater interest in the tournament, and his star power wasn’t enough to lure bigger-name players to the event on a consistent basis.
“We’re a world-class organization,” Frevel said. “At the time we got involved with golf, we were told by the Tour we needed a big name, and that’s how our relationship with Justin came about.
“Justin’s a wonderful person. But we tried everything we could to get him more involved with our kids and the hospitals. But it seemed that when the TV cameras weren’t on, he disappeared.”
Christopher L is Justin Timberlake.
Justin Timberlake put Shriners on the map?! Dude, how old are you? 15? Shriners has been a world class organization since before Justin was born. Grow some awareness.
I totally disagree. JT is known for being a whiny, too-cool-for-school brat. Good for them for telling the truth.
I find that all these celebrities are phoney in just about everything they stand for. The idea of celebrity is anathema to right living and a decent life. I’m not talking perfection but the notion of what a star is in today’s heathen world is sickening. From the glorification of sex in every way possible to new standards of what is right and what is wrong. It use to be well know that those in show business were people of low moral character.
Well, I think the clue is in the article and Roger hinted at it — Justin needs money. Period. He’s not top of the line actor, he maybe makes 6 figures for a movie. Putting out a CD/Album will bring more money. And did he ever marry Jessica Biel? Being a singing artist and performing keeps him in front of the public more than being a 3rd level actor.
It sounds more like JT was a celebrity spokesperson and the this campaign has simply run it’s course. I doubt he was a member of The Shrine (aka a “Shriner”) – therefore he couldn’t have been “kicked out”. The Shrine hospitals help many children suffering from burns, broken bones and other (curable) maladies. Unfortunately, there aren’t many celebrities who a members these days. Red Skelton as a member was featured on the cover of Life many years ago. Micheal Richards is a member – but I don’t know if he plays golf.
The Shriners were “on the map” for a hundred years before Justin Timberlake came along.
Timberlake didn’t put The Shriners on the map. What are you talking about?
Shriners should be embarassed and so should the person who wrote this article. A guy who put SHRINERS ON THE MAP and then they come out with this BS and stomp all over him and bash his name… they should be ashamed of themselves. Sounds like a sour girlfriend who’s man just left them. Enough is enough. Most celebrities do NOTHING!
GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE YOU WRITE AN ARTICLE!!