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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charity is undergoing a visible reshuffle as it changes name and course, with several staff departures drawing fresh scrutiny over the group’s finances and future direction.
Staffing changes as Archewell moves to a new identity
Sources say three employees left the organization amid a recent rebrand. Among them was the charity’s director of programs and operations.
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- Kristin Slevin is named in filings and was listed with a $146,000 salary.
- Reports say the exits occurred more than a week earlier than public announcements.
- Earlier this summer, two press secretaries and other team members also departed.
A representative for the couple publicly pushed back on claims of sweeping cuts, saying the “same full team remains in place” while acknowledging some redundancies. The spokesperson added the organization would not discuss personnel details beyond expressing gratitude to staff who “dedicate themselves to helping others.”
How the charity’s finances have shifted in recent years
Public tax and reporting documents sketch a bumpy financial picture across multiple fiscal years.
- 2024 (reported): About $5.1 million in expenses and roughly $2.1 million in donations.
- Grants paid out in the year totaled about $1.25 million.
- 2023: Revenue near $5.73 million and expenses of $3.3 million.
- 2022: Expenses of approximately $2.68 million exceeded revenue of roughly $2.01 million.
- In the charity’s first reported fiscal year under the couple, revenue surged to about $13.01 million with expenses near $3.99 million.
These figures have fueled questions about sustainability as the organization shifts from Archewell Foundation to Archewell Philanthropies.
What the rebrand could mean for programs and grants
The name change signals an organizational pivot, but details about operational shifts remain scarce.
- Rebranding may affect fundraising strategy and grantmaking priorities.
- Staff reductions, even if targeted at junior roles, could slow program delivery.
- Smaller donation totals in recent filings suggest tighter budgets for partnerships and initiatives.
Possible short-term impacts
- Slower response times for grant applications.
- Reduced media operations after press staff departures.
- Greater reliance on senior leadership to sustain outreach.
Origins, mission and the public narrative
The organization launched in 2020 after the couple left frontline royal duties. Its stated priorities include supporting parents of children harmed online, advancing women’s causes, and strengthening local communities.
On Friday, the charity formally announced the switch from Archewell Foundation to Archewell Philanthropies, a change that comes as the group reassesses staffing and financial structure.
Statements, media coverage and unanswered questions
A spokesperson’s brief statement denied wholesale team changes while conceding some redundancies are inevitable. Media outlets covering the story have cited tax filings and anonymous sources.
- The couple’s representative declined to provide additional personnel details.
- Page Six and the Daily Mail reported key departures and financial drops.
- It remains unclear how long the staffing adjustments will last or which programs will be affected.
Observers will be watching donor statements, upcoming filings, and announcements from Archewell Philanthropies for a clearer picture of the charity’s next steps.
