Charitable Playbook
CHILDREN’S HEALTH & WELLNESS FAMILIES IN CRISIS CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY LEGACY OF THE CHIEFS & NFL
Dear Chiefs Fans, Family, and Friends, Football is the ultimate team sport. No matter how great, no one player alone can win a championship. It takes a team effort, a united goal, and total buy in from every player on the field to win in the National Football League. The same is true for the way our team supports the Kansas City community. This report showcases the many ways our players, coaches, staff, partners, and fans helped make a difference across Chiefs Kingdom over the past year. Their efforts touched communities throughout the region by expanding opportunities for young athletes and girls Flag Football, advancing education initiatives, addressing food insecurity, honoring military members and first responders, and partnering with organizations that strengthen Kansas City and beyond. On behalf of my family and the entire Chiefs organization, thank you for your continued support of these efforts and for the passion you bring to Chiefs Kingdom. We are grateful to be part of this remarkable community, and we look forward to continuing this important work together.
Rooted in the legacy of Lamar Hunt, the Hunt Family Foundation is committed to strengthening communities through meaningful investment in children, families, and civic partnerships across the region.
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The Chiefs Charity Game has been making a positive impact in the Kansas City community for more than 40 years. For the second year in a row, this game benefited Jackson County CASA as they recruit, train, and support Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers to act in the best interests of children in the court system until they have a safe and permanent home.
“Creating brighter futures for children in foster care is our mission, and the Chiefs Charity Game has helped make that possible. We have been able to expand our outreach, engage new volunteers, and provide greater support to the young people we serve. The continued generosity of the Hunt Family and the Kansas City Chiefs demonstrates the power of community to create meaningful, lasting change.” Jackson County CASA President and CEO Angie Blumel, MPA
$880k
Raised in the last two years for Jackson County CASA
Spring Grant Cycle At every Chiefs home game, fans purchase raffle tickets. One lucky winner takes home half of the total amount raised by sales, and the other half goes to local non-profit organizations on behalf of the Hunt Family Foundation.
Each spring, the Hunt Family Foundation invests in organizations meeting community needs and supporting low-income children and families across Kansas and Missouri.
46
Grants given since inception
$870k Given to local charities since inception
37k
Families impacted since inception
$1.6M Total raised
18
Grants given in 2025
Chiefs Kingdom’s favorite Friday supports Ronald McDonald House Kansas City as they help families stay close to their children receiving medical care by offering lodging, laundry, emotional support, and more. Since 2013, the Chiefs have sold limited-edition flags to raise money in support of this critical organization to celebrate the start of a new football season.
$1M
Donated this year
$8M
Donated since inception
Teacher Appreciation Week
Education The Chiefs helped celebrate the start of the school year at KCPS Fest and Central Middle School. Additionally, they hosted a reading assembly at George Melcher Elementary for National Reading Month and helped recognize the Missouri and Kansas Teachers of the Year, Kimberly Sixta and Rachel Marlos, at a home game.
The Chiefs and T-Mobile visited and brought gifts to 150 educators and staff at Central Middle School and Central High School. These schools also received supplies for the rest of the school year, including their summer school programs.
5,770
Students were gifted school supplies
Flag & Youth Football The Chiefs are proud to help grow the game of football across Missouri and Kansas. Interest in high school girls Flag Football is increasing in both states, and youth football participation remains strong. Plus, thanks to strong support in the region, KSHSAA voted to sanction high school girls Flag Football in Kansas!
44
New pilot high school girls flag programs
26k
Youth football participants
We celebrated Latino Youth Honors nominees Ashley and Jaden with a special meet and greet with the Chiefs, who surprised them with tickets to the Chiefs Latino Heritage Month game.
Ahead of the Crucial Catch game, the Chiefs hosted a tailgate at American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge in Kansas City, which offers a supportive environment for patients in treatment. Plus, Drue Tranquill and the University of Kansas Cancer Center teamed up to surprise cancer survivor Renee Casey with tickets to the Chiefs Crucial Catch game.
With deep appreciation for those who serve and protect our country, the Chiefs continued traditions like Military Appreciation Day at Training Camp presented by G.E.H.A, visits to local installations, recognition of Salute to Service nominee Noah Gray, and patches honoring each military branch’s 250th anniversary. New this year, the team surprised WWI Museum and Memorial President and CEO Dr. Matthew Naylor with Salute to Service game tickets and hosted service members at Chiefs House in London.
This year’s Inspire Change Changemaker was Executive Director Jeff Shafer of City Year Kansas City. Jeff was surprised with Super Bowl tickets in honor of his unwavering dedication to supporting public school students and equipping them with the tools they need to thrive.
200
Military members hosted at Chiefs House
150
Military members hosted at Training Camp
George Karlaftis Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation
15 and the Mahomies Foundation
Patrick Mahomes
Trey Smith
Xavier Worthy
Chris Jones
Travis Kelce
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My Cause My Cleats is an opportunity for players to represent and support a charitable organization of their choice with custom cleats. Eighteen Chiefs players participated in the program this season, showing support for causes such as education, children’s wellness, food insecurity, and more.
The Worthy 1’s Foundation
Light the World – Giving Machine KC
Eighty-Seven & Running
AllAbilities Camp As part of Operation Breakthrough’s mission to expand education opportunities for children, Travis Kelce’s Eighty-Seven & Running supports the Ignition Lab, a workforce development program for students. Through this partnership, Kelce built a relationship with Jeremiyah, who designed Kelce’s custom cleats for the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats platform. Travis then surprised Jeremiyah with tickets to the Super Bowl!
The Chiefs hosted a day of football and fun alongside YMCA Challenger, Special Olympics Missouri, and Special Olympics Kansas. Each participant received a customized jersey from Chiefs rookie players.
Wheelchair Football
$6.5k
Raised by Marine Corp Leaguers PRESENTED BY
The Chiefs wheelchair football team secured back-to-back championships this year. Chiefs rookie Ashton Gillotte and Chiefs Legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Will Shields visited the team, surprised them with new jerseys the day before the championship, and awarded Super Bowl tickets to athlete Kolton Kincaid. Kincaid is also VP of Midwest Adaptive Sports, a non-profit focused on positively impacting the lives of those with physical, cognitive, or behavioral challenges through adaptive recreational and competitive sports.
The Chiefs and the US Marine Corps continued their nearly 60year relationship with Toys for Tots, which aims to collect and distribute toys to economically disadvantaged children in the Kansas City community during Christmas.
3x
More toys collected than in 2024
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During signing day, Chiefs players and staff autograph items to be used for in-kind donations. These gifts are typically auctioned off to support these organization’s charitable endeavors.
The Chiefs are proud to work with the American Indian Community Working Group for continued education and honoring tribes with historical connections to the Kansas City region. This year, the Chiefs hosted youth football camps for Jim Thorpe Day and at Kickapoo Nation High School for American Indian Heritage Month.
170
Youth football camp participants
$20k
In Nike flag football equipment donated
489
Charitable organizations received signed items
Joe Delaney Learn to Swim PRESENTED BY
3.5k
Program participants since inception
100%
Reported improved swimming safety and ability
Chiefs Legend Joe Delaney laid down his life attempting to save three drowning children. To honor his heroic sacrifice, the Hunt Family Foundation, G.E.H.A, and the Chiefs provide swim lessons, transportation, and swim equipment for students at local Kansas City YMCAs and Ability KC.
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Holiday Gifts
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The Chiefs partners at SCHEELS helped make sure kids in Kansas City received gifts this Christmas. When childhood cancer survivor Jack made a wish to give toys to kids spending Christmas at a local children’s hospital, they helped make it happen. They also gave children from Youth Guidance a $1,000 shopping spree, with Chiefs players getting in on the fun.
Gifts for Youth Guidance
Gifts for youth hospital patients
Hunger Relief The Chiefs prioritize reducing barriers to fresh and healthy food for families in a variety of ways, including the Chiefs Kingdom Food Drive and Souper Bowl of Caring. This year, the Chiefs set records for both events with help from Morton Salt, Chiefs Kingdom, and other volunteers.
3.2M
Meals provided since inception
341k
Meals provided in 2025
7.1k
Pounds of food packed in 2025
$150k Raised in 2025
Blood Drive
Team Smile PRESENTED BY
Every year, Community Blood Center’s Chiefs Week plays an important role in supporting local blood supply during one of the most critical times of the year for donations. This year, Chiefs Kingdom showed up big, making this the second-largest Chiefs Kingdom Blood Drive of all time.
Chiefs players and KC Ambassadors were on site for a day of dental health. This free children’s clinic utilized volunteer dentists and assistants to offer cleanings, x-rays, and fun activities at the stadium for hundreds of underserved youth.
11,661 Potential lives saved
234
Units collected
350
Children received dental care
Granting Wishes
Sustainability The Chiefs always try to go the Extra Yard for the Environment. This year’s efforts included introducing reusable cups at the stadium, partnering with Evergy to plant trees in honor of each field goal the team made this season, and supporting Pete’s Garden.
The Chiefs are proud to partner with local wishgranting organizations for gameday, Chiefs Training Camp, and more. Plus, the Chiefs were recognized with a 2025 Wish Champion Award from Make-AWish Foundation of Missouri & Kansas.
28
Wishes granted this season
36
Trees planted
NFL Foundation The Chiefs joined the NFL Foundation to support St. Joseph Catholic School’s field refurbishment. This renovation will turn the field into a multi-purpose youth athletic facility to serve the greater community and become a regional hub for youth sports, granting more than 5,000 youth access to a safe space to stay active and healthy.
44
New pilot high school girls flag programs
26k
Youth football participants
In partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), this Grassroots Field Grant Program has allowed the Chiefs to provide nearly $3.4M in support of local youth groups throughout the metro. As a result, 17 youth fields have received vital upgrades, providing safer playing surfaces and surrounding facilities since 1999.
4,350
36
Meals provided with Pete’s Garden
Organizations served
The Red Coaters have deep ties to the history of the organization and Chiefs Founder Lamar Hunt. Their passion for the team is only outpaced by their passion for serving the Kansas City community.
4,940 Hours volunteered
Led by the Hunt family, this volunteer organization made up of wives and significant others of Chiefs players and staff reflects a deep commitment to serving the community and honoring a longstanding legacy of generosity and impact.
550
Holiday care packages packed with USO
$340k Donated to non-profit organizations
The Kansas City Ambassadors are a one-of-a-kind group in the NFL. Made up of 60 former Chiefs players, the Ambassadors serve as a liaison between the team, community, and various civic organizations. Over the years, the Ambassadors have expanded their mission by investing in the Kansas City community.
384
Hours volunteered