Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Foundation faces staff cuts amid rebrand, new finances surface
Reports say three employees were let go as Archewell undergoes a name change to Archewell Philanthropies, with representations offering mixed signals about staffing.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation is contending with further personnel changes as it moves ahead with a rebrand, with multiple outlets reporting that three employees were let go last week. Among those reported to depart was Kristen Slevin, the charity’s director of programs and operations, according to a 990 tax form obtained by the Daily Mail. The form shows Slevin earned $146,000 in 2023. The Daily Mail cited the timing as a sign that staffing adjustments are taking place as the organization retools under its new name.
The Daily Mail’s report said the former staffers were let go over a week ago, and it quoted a spokesperson for Markle and Harry who said, “Currently, the same full team remains in place. This move does mean that some staff redundancies are inevitable, particularly with junior admin roles,” adding that the couple would not discuss personnel details further. A separate rep for the couple did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Page Six.
Over the summer, it was reported that Markle and Harry’s team also lost Kyle Boulia and Charlie Gipson, the former press secretaries, along with two other employees. The Daily Mail’s report on the staffing shifts came as the charity’s finances were described as tightening in 2024, with about $5.1 million in expenses and $2.1 million in donations, and about $1.25 million in grants distributed.
A representative for the couple reiterated the staffing language in statements to outlets, asserting that the team remains intact but acknowledging that redundancies can occur in junior roles. Archewell representatives were not immediately available for comment when contacted by Page Six. In the context of the charity’s finances, the Daily Mail also highlighted the year-by-year picture of Archewell’s accounts.
According to documents obtained by Page Six, Archewell brought in about $5.73 million in revenue and spent about $3.3 million in expenses in 2023. The outlet noted a rough patch in 2022 when an expense bill of roughly $2.68 million outpaced revenue of about $2.01 million. By contrast, the charity’s first fiscal year with the founders was reported as a strong year, with $13.01 million in revenue and $3.99 million in expenses.
The Dukes and Duchess of Sussex launched Archewell Foundation in 2020, shortly after they stepped back from royal duties and relocated to North America. The charity has publicly described its focus as supporting parents of children affected by online harm, advancing women’s causes, and uplifting communities more broadly. Archewell’s rebranding, announced in recent days, shifts the organization from Archewell Foundation to Archewell Philanthropies, signaling a broader philanthropic umbrella under the same branding family.
On Friday, Markle and Harry announced the name change from Archewell Foundation to Archewell Philanthropies, underscoring a branding strategy they began signaling earlier in the week. The move comes as questions persist about staffing and governance in the foundation’s new phase, though those directly involved have offered contradictory signals about whether the team has shrunk and what that means for ongoing programs.
Analysts monitoring celebrity philanthropy note that rebrands can coincide with internal restructuring, and the Archewell shift appears to be part of a broader effort to consolidate and project a steadier, more scalable philanthropic operation. Observers will be watching how the rebrand influences grants, staffing decisions, and program delivery as the organization navigates the complexities of nonprofit governance, donor relations, and international visibility in the culture and entertainment landscape.
The foundation’s leadership has publicly framed the rebrand as a step toward clarity and growth, while noting that its core mission remains the same: supporting families affected by online harm, advancing women’s causes, and uplifting communities. As Archewell Philanthropies unfolds, other signs of the organization’s trajectory—beyond staffing rumors—will emerge through grant-making patterns, reporting, and partnerships with other nonprofits and initiatives in the field.