As part of his MacGyver re-imaging, show creator Lee David Zlotoff is currently in the process of creating a MacGyver Foundation which will aim to encourage and support individuals and organizations throughout the world who show MacGyveresque qualities to utilize self-reliance, non-violence and sustainability initiatives.
According to Zlotoff, they are still in the process of securing their non-profit status and are hoping to have this completed by early 2013, but in the mean time his new
MacGyver Global web site has some of the main objectives as...
- Recognize and support innovative problem-solvers
- Challenge individuals and organizations to tackle specific problems
- Support educational opportunities to help create the next generation of problem-solvers
- Build a community of “MacGyvers” to help others become agents of change
The exact details of how the philanthropist foundation will work are still being worked out, but we've already seen indications that a portion of profits from official merchandise such as the
MacGyver t-shirts will go towards funding the Foundation.