Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated a combined $26 million to 20 charitable organisations across the United States in 2026, supporting causes ranging from hunger relief and children’s healthcare to education, music programmes and animal welfare. The contributions benefited organisations in several parts of the country, including New York, Rhode Island, Kansas City, Nashville and Pennsylvania. Several recipients publicly acknowledged the donations and disclosed individual contributions, including $1 million each for Food Bank For New York City and Rhode Island Community Food Bank. The announcement also highlighted the couple’s support for children’s hospitals, literacy initiatives and community-based programmes, extending their philanthropic efforts across multiple sectors.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s $26 million donations reach 20 US charities
According to an announcement from Swift’s representative, the $26 million was distributed among 20 local and national charitable organisations. Nine of the beneficiaries are based in New York, while others serve communities in places connected to the couple, including Kansas City, Nashville, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania.The beneficiaries include City Harvest, Food Bank For New York City, New York Cares, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Harvesters – The Community Food Network, The Store in Nashville, Helping Harvest in Reading, Rhode Island Community Food Bank and Feeding America.Other recipients include the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, GRAMMY in the Schools, Education Through Music, Musical Mentors, Answer the Call and After-School All-Stars, which has programmes in New York and Cleveland.The contributions also reached three children’s healthcare programmes: MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone and Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. The donations cover food assistance, animal welfare, literacy, music education, youth development, emergency responder families and paediatric healthcare.
Food banks receive support to expand hunger-relief efforts
Several food banks publicly acknowledged receiving contributions from the couple, with some revealing the amounts and explaining how the money would support their operations.Food Bank For New York City confirmed receiving $1 million from Swift and Kelce on July 2, 2026. The organisation said the contribution could help provide up to 3 million meals to New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity. It works with a network of nearly 800 soup kitchens and food pantries across the city’s five boroughs, providing groceries, fresh produce and nutrition assistance.The Rhode Island Community Food Bank also announced a $1 million donation. Its chief executive, Melissa Cherney, said the contribution would help the organisation purchase and distribute nutritious, culturally appropriate food to families across the state. The food bank supports 137 member agencies working to address hunger in local communities.In its announcement, the organisation highlighted the timing of the contribution, explaining that summer is typically a slower period for food donations, increasing the need for funds to purchase food and keep pantry shelves stocked.City Harvest, another New York-based hunger-relief organisation, confirmed receiving $1 million. Its chief executive, Jilly Stephens, said the contribution would help provide food to New Yorkers at a time when visits to soup kitchens and food pantries were nearing record levels.
Children’s hospitals and cancer care programmes among beneficiaries
The couple also directed contributions towards organisations providing specialised medical care to children.MSK Kids, the paediatric programme at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, was among the recipients. The contribution supports clinical care and translational research focused on improving outcomes for children and young people with cancer.Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone also received support. The hospital provides specialised healthcare services for infants, children and adolescents, covering a range of medical conditions.Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City was another beneficiary. The paediatric medical centre provides specialised treatment and healthcare services for children and their families. Its inclusion also reflects Kelce’s connection to Kansas City, where he plays for the Chiefs.
Donations support children’s literacy and music education
Educational initiatives and programmes that improve access to learning opportunities also featured prominently among the beneficiaries.Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides free books to young children through a network of local partners, was among the organisations selected. Parton publicly thanked Swift and Kelce after the contribution was announced, revealing that her programme had received $2 million from the couple.GRAMMY in the Schools, an initiative supporting music education, also received funding. Education Through Music, which works with schools to provide music instruction to children, and Musical Mentors, which connects students with music educators and professional musicians, were among the other beneficiaries.After-School All-Stars, which operates programmes in New York and Cleveland, was also included. Its initiatives provide children with academic support, enrichment activities and opportunities to develop skills outside regular school hours.
Animal welfare and community organisations also receive contributions
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was the animal welfare organisation included in the donation list. The nonprofit works on animal rescue, veterinary care, adoption services and efforts to prevent cruelty towards animals.New York Cares, which connects volunteers with community projects and nonprofit organisations, was another recipient. Answer the Call supports families of New York City police officers, firefighters and emergency medical workers who die in the line of duty.The Store, a Nashville-based nonprofit founded by musician Brad Paisley and actor Kimberly Williams-Paisley, also benefited. It provides groceries to families experiencing food insecurity, allowing eligible individuals to access essential food supplies without cost.
Swift and Kelce have supported charitable causes before
The contributions follow earlier philanthropic activities by both celebrities.Swift has previously donated to food banks in cities visited during her Eras Tour. Several organisations publicly acknowledged her contributions as the tour travelled across the United States. She has also supported disaster relief, children’s hospitals, education initiatives and animal welfare organisations.Kelce established the Eighty-Seven & Running Foundation to support disadvantaged young people by expanding access to opportunities in education, athletics, business, science, technology, engineering, mathematics and the arts.His foundation has supported youth development initiatives, including programmes in Kansas City and Cleveland. His charitable activities have also included community outreach and initiatives aimed at helping children develop skills and access educational resources.
