ESA Foundation raises $1.25M for kids with Nite to Unite fundraiser

The ESA Foundation celebrated its 23rd annual Nite to Unite fundraiser for children on March 18, raising $1.25 million. The funds raised will support the foundation’s grants and scholarships for the next generation of game makers and charitable organizations with science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) youth programs. The event also honored Riot Games as the Champion Award honoree for 2025. Since its inception in 1994, the ESA Foundation — created by the game industry trade group Entertainment Software Association — has raised over $23 million for a wide variety of causes that encourage creativity and talent development in the video games industry. This includes scholarships dedicated to inspiring future creators in the video game industry and those pursuing STEAM studies. The foundation also supports nonprofit organizations that empower students to build 21st-century skills. “The ESA Foundation is constantly inspired by the young professionals bringing new perspecti ... Read full article.