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Similarly, different posts claim Joe Burrow donated his “entire signing bonus” to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, a homeless shelter initiative, or other causes. The claims cite different totals for Burrow’s signing bonus: either $12.9 billion or $44.5 million. Burrow signed a contract extension in 2023 that included a $40 million signing bonus. The website for Burrow’s foundation identifies its mission as “hunger relief and focus on youth mental health.” The site touts donations “totaling over $2 million” for a variety of organizations in Ohio, Louisiana, and Kentucky.”