ESPN's Mina Kimes Praised For $1 Million Charity Donation

ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes is donating $1 million to charity, thanks to Celebrity Jeopardy.

The former business reporter turned sports media star won the latest round of Celebrity Jeopardy, beating out fellow sports media stars like Katie Nolan, to take home the big prize. She's choosing to donate it entirely to her preferred charity in Southern California.

Kimes announced that she'll be donating it to the "amazing people" at SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition.

"They do essential, life-changing work here in Los Angeles; if you're interested in learning more," she wrote.

Kimes is being praised for her seven-figure donation, thanks to her epic win at the Celebrity Jeopardy! competition.

Fans praising Kimes for her generous charity donation

Sports fans are praising Kimes for her seven-figure donation.

"Incredible," one wrote.

"So so so beyond amazing," one shared.

"Incredible!" one shared.

"Maybe a certain mayoral candidate can learn from Mina's donation on how to help the homeless in LA!" another added.

"This is incredible," one added.

"So cool," one added.

ESPN NFL analyst Adam Schefter and some of her colleagues had major praise for her, too.

"Like her Seattle Seahawks, Mina is a champion," Schefter wrote.

Kimes, meanwhile, is gearing up for the 2026 NFL season, but she's already experienced a huge win in the offseason.

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This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM.