Tom Brady donates $170,000 Salem State speaking fee to charities
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Tom Brady donated the $170,000 he received for a speaking engagement at Salem State University, a development reported on October 22, 2026.
He allocated $50,000 to Best Buddies and distributed the remainder among other organizations.
About 4,000 people attended the event and ticket sales effectively covered his speaking fee. Brady faced questions about the NFL's Deflategate saga during the appearance, and the university reported a financial profit from hosting the event.