Breaking News: When Coco Gauff visited her old high school, she was shocked to learn that her beloved 79-year-old janitor, Lukas, was still working to support his family. What Coco Gauff did not only changed Lukas’ life forever, but also impacted the entire school and the country.

🎾 Philanthropy Spotlight: Coco Gauff’s Generosity

**$100,000 to UNCF**
On February 4, 2025, Coco Gauff donated $100,000 to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to establish the Coco Gauff Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting student-athletes in tennis at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). UNCF is overseeing the program .

Personal connection
Gauff emphasized the significance of this initiative:

> “My family has a deep‑rooted history with HBCUs, going all the way back to my great‑great‑grandfather… Supporting UNCF in creating opportunities for student‑athletes in tennis means a lot to me.”

Broader support for HBCUs This donation complements past efforts, such as USTA grants totaling over $38,000 to refurbish tennis courts at North Carolina Central University, made in Gauff’s honor .

She’s also invested in women’s sports more broadly, joining the investor group for the Unrivaled women’s 3-on-3 basketball league earlier this year .