Michael Jackson’s Sons Want Neverland To Help Children Again, Report Says

Michael Jackson‘s sons Prince and Bigi want Neverland Ranch to help children again, a family source says. The private estate’s owner remains open to hosting charity events.

A source close to the family told Page Six in a November 1 report that the brothers hoped to preserve their father’s former home and its charitable role. The source said Bigi, previously known as Blanket, did not want it turned into a major tourist attraction.

Neither brother owns or controls the property. Businessman Ron Burkle bought it in 2020.

“While Neverland remains a private residence, Ron continues to welcome opportunities to host charitable events there,” Burkle’s spokesperson told Page Six.

The spokesperson also said Jackson’s children and family were welcome to visit. Representatives for Prince and Bigi did not respond to the outlet’s requests for comment.

Prince already has a charity operation of his own through the Heal Los Angeles Foundation, which he co-founded.

The group focuses on education and self-care for young people. It began working directly with Loreto Street Elementary in northeast Los Angeles in 2021 and wants to follow students into middle and high school.

“It’s up to each and every one of us to recognize issues within our current communities and address them with passion and conviction,” Prince wrote on the foundation’s website.

Its fundraising events have used another Jackson family home, Hayvenhurst in Encino. King of Popcorn gives supporters access to that normally private property, with memorabilia tied to Michael’s work on display. The foundation’s 2026 “This Is Thriller” benefit was listed for October 24 at Los Angeles’ Palace Theatre.

Pieces of Neverland’s past have also changed hands. In 2021, 28 statues from the property were offered for sale by a private collector as a single lot.

Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area documented the ranch’s earlier role in hosting children through the story of a young fan also named Michael.

He visited with his parents and eight other wish families. Jackson guided them around the grounds, where they watched “Aladdin,” played arcade games and had a barbecue lunch. The children also went on carnival rides and left with boxes of Neverland souvenirs.

“It was worth the wait,” the young fan told the charity after meeting his idol.