Popular YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has sent a frenzy among his fans after making a bold fundraising move tied to his charitable organisation, Beast Philanthropy.
In a recent announcement, Donaldson, 27, offered an opportunity for fans to get a rare tour of his sprawling production studio in North Carolina. However, there’s a hefty condition: only those who donate $100,000 (Rs 85 lakh, approximately) to “Beast Philanthropy” will be eligible to attend the event.
Sharing the announcement on X, MrBeast wrote, “Want a tour of the city for Beast Games season 2 and all the massive sets we’re building?? I’m going to personally show around people who donate $100,000 to Beast Philanthropy! I have some big charity projects I want to fund, so I think it’s a win/win.”
The exclusive experience is limited to the first 40 people who donate to the charity, each of whom can bring up to two guests. The three-day VIP event, scheduled for June 27 to 29, gives access to an immersive look into the production of Beast Games Season 2, a private Q&A with MrBeast’s crew, and a tour of the charity’s food distribution center.
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Want a tour of the city for Beast Games season 2 and all the massive sets we’re building?? I’m going to personally show around people that donate $100,000 to Beast Philanthropy! I have some big charity projects I want to fund so I think it’s a win/win ❤️https://t.co/MHJ9sTef2d
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) June 2, 2025
While MrBeast has sparked admiration for its philanthropic goal, it’s also stirred debate over the steep donation requirement. “Would love to be on one of your beast games! I also am starting a charity to help the homeless. So it never hurts to ask. Don’t ask and I’d never get on beast games! May you be blessed for helping others!” a user wrote. “I could donate 10 bucks but there’s no way to donate $100,000. By the way, my 12-year-old son is a massive fan,” another user commented.
“Looks like He needs funding to cover his previous losses,” a third user reacted. “Haha, $100,000 for a tour? I’ll start saving my pennies—see you in about 1,000 years, MrBeast! Cool way to support charity, though!” a fourth user wrote.
MrBeast’s new fundraising event comes after Amazon Prime Video renewed “Beast Games” for two more seasons. The reality show, where 1,000 contestants compete for a massive $5 million prize (Rs 50 crore, approximately), has become a massive success. In just 25 days, it racked up over 50 million views, making it Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted series.