More reasons to get this done! In addition to all of his other cultural and artistic contributions,this honor is merited because of his 'secret' philanthropy, illustrating that his gifts were not for publicity, but from his heart. Prince was also a generous philanthropist, in large part, requiring a condition of anonymity. These are just a few examples of his generosity: -Donated $250,00 -Eau Claire Promise to help pre-schoolers and their families in Columbia S.C. -$1,000,000 2 Harlem Children's Zone for poverty-stricken children living in Harlem; -$250,000 2 Uptown Dance Academy in 2014 to prevent them from losing their studio; -Donations to schools and facilities in Georgia,Texas,Wisconsin,and Ohio -$12,000 to 1st full service library for African-Americans in Louisville,Kentucky to prevent its closure - $80,000 to Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation -$50,000 2 a fund for victims of the 2007 I-35 bridge collapse -$50,000 2 Testolini's 'In a Perfect World Foundation 4 at-risk children; -$90,00 to Kurtis Blow's MLK tribute video -Donated to Chanhassen neighborhood elementary schools for musical instruments; -Donated money to parents of Trayvon Martin; -Funded Green Jobs Act in Oakland,CA for solar panels; -Funded school for orphans in Afghanistan; - Funded Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Support to helpvulnerable women and children in Afghanistan -Funded 'Yes We Code' initiative 2 teach young African-Americans how to write computer code; -Donated to Van Jones' 'Rebuild the Dream' -Donated Love 4 One Another charitiesfor schools,shelters,and community programs in L.A.,N.Y.,Minneapolis,and Aames, Iowa; -Doanted to Baltimore Youth Charities; -Concert for Chick Huntsberry when he passed awat; -$40,000 to Urban Farmin in Southfiel, Michigan to support health living and food for the hungry; -Carnegie Hall tribute concert "Little Kids Rock"; - $1,000,000 to Marva Collins' school; - Donated thousands of dollars to James Brown musician when he became ill; Prince and his legacy deserve Paisley Park to be honored and recognized not only for his extraordinary musical contributions, but also for being a great American and a remarkable human being. (Photo credit Peter Lodder)