Giants' Eli Manning Named One of Top Philanthropists Under 40

Eli Manning has already accomplished everything he possibly could dream of on the football field—two Super Bowl championships, a few trips to the Pro Bowl and a spot forever etched in New York sports history. Now, he is being recognized for his pursuits off the field as well.

Forget about being named a top 10 quarterback—Manning was recognized as one of the New York Observer's Top 20 Philanthropists Under 40, honoring the people who leverage their fame and fortune to benefit society.

A recent analysis of IRS data from 2006 to 2012 by the Chronicle of Philanthropy found that...