The incomparable Steve McQueen, deeply honored by his grandchildren as they become 3rd gen to lead the family’s philanthropic support of the boys school that shaped him.
Chase and Madison McQueen will oversee support of critically-important resource for at-risk youth which had previously been championed by McQueen’s son – the late Chad McQueen Chino Hills, CA, April 29, 2025 – The school that helped turn the ‘King of Cool’ Steve McQueen from –‘incorrigible’— as his parents called him — into an icon of the silver screen remains near and dear to his family. Beginning with his son Chad, and now his grandchildren Chase and Madison, the family have supported Boys Republic with millions in philanthropy over the years by leading an annual “Friends of Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show”.
Initially a one-day event featuring a small collection of cars, it now spans over two weekends with a new “Chad McQueen Memorial Rally” that occurred in early April and the car show itself in June featuring a welcome party and charity gala with more than 550 cars featured.
Through the $6 million donated to date, the McQueen family has enabled Boys Republic to
transform and continually modernize a variety of projects from gym and living unit renovations, to building Boys Republic’s Max L. Scott Culinary Center. They also directly support students via funding of an endowment for apprenticeships, school scholarships and pro bono admissions.
Chase and Madison have also partnered with Renaissance Licensing to attract brand partners to launch Steve McQueen-themed products including a new line of gourmet coffee, which donates a portion of proceeds to the Boys Republic, as well as an online store with Mason & Sons who donate all their proceeds to the school. These partnerships extend McQueen’s existing presence in the consumer marketplace, as his persona and likeness have long been used by high-end brands including Tag Heuer, Persol, Barbour, and Metisse Motorcycles, among others of which many have donated to the “Friends of Steve McQueen Car and Motorcycle Show” throughout the years.
“Boys Republic is a true gift – one that changes many lives and not just that of our grandfather, Steve McQueen,” said Chase McQueen. “It’s an honor to serve, together with Madison as the liaison between our family and Boys Republic and support their work with the goal of transforming as many young lives as possible at this truly magnificent school.”
“As we embark on a 3rd generation of McQueen family support to Boys Republic, this ongoing partnership extends the legacy of Steve McQueen as an alumnus and forever champion to the cause of improving the lives of the boys and girls in our care,” said Chris Burns, Ph.D., Executive Director at Boys Republic. “We share in the awe of all that Steve accomplished and remain eternally grateful to Chase and Madison for carrying the family’s philanthropic partnership forward.”
Throughout McQueen’s life, he credited the school for turning his life around and setting him up to live as a successful adult. This impact resonated deeply in his heart and led him to support Boys Republic with the goal of achieving similar outcomes for other troubled youth. McQueen remained closely connected to Boys Republic throughout his life, and his legacy continues on with his family.
To learn more about the McQueen family support of Boys Republic and the organization’s
transformative work, visit www.stevemcqueencarshow.com.
About Legendary Film Star, Steve McQueen: “The King of Cool”
Steve McQueen (1930-1980), one of Hollywood’s most iconic and enduring film stars, remains a symbol of effortless cool, rebellion, and cinematic excellence. Known for his rugged charm, intense performances, and love of speed, McQueen captivated audiences throughout the 1960s and 1970s with unforgettable roles in classic films such as Bullitt (1968), The Great Escape (1963), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), and Papillon (1973), as well as his breakout role in The Magnificent Seven (1960). With a persona that blended grit and charm, McQueen became the quintessential antihero, embodying independence and nonconformity both on and off screen. McQueen had a true passion for race cars and motorcycles. He competed in national and international events, including the British Touring Car Championship, the 12 Hours of Sebring, and the Elsinore Grand Prix. His love of racing was captured in films like Bullitt, The Great Escape, and Le Mans, as he often performed his own stunts.
About Boys Republic:
Boys Republic is a non-profit, privately-endowed agency providing nationally accredited
residential and non-residential youth services to disadvantaged, at-risk young people from
throughout California. It operates a total of six programs — currently, all in Southern California: a 200-acre residential campus, school, and farm in Chino Hills; a residential group home for boys in Monrovia; a Girls Republic group home in Monrovia; transitional housing programs for young men in Chino Hills and Pomona, and a non-residential day treatment center and school in the city of Monrovia. Its Aftercare and Independent Living Programs serve all of the agency’s facilities. The total capacity for all Boys Republic facilities is 203, including 168 residential beds and the capacity to serve as many as 35 young people (and their families) in its day treatment center. Boysrepublic.org
About Renaissance Licensing:
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licensing services. With over three decades of combined experience in the product licensing
industry across a wide variety of major brands, product categories, and territories, the experts at Renaissance Licensing help brands reach new consumers, open new distribution channels, and create new revenue streams through best-in-class partnerships with licensees and retailers. Renaissance Licensing’s global network allows clients to reach customers in every major market around the world.
