The Kansas City Royals Foundation
The Kansas City Royals Foundation (formerly known as Royals Charities) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the charitable arm of the Kansas City Royals Major League Baseball team. Established in 2000 and formally recognized as tax-exempt in 2011, the foundation is headquartered at 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129. The organization uses the power of sport to drive community impact across the Kansas City region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$780K
+162.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+15.5% YoY
Grant Count
83
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+15.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Kansas City Royals Foundation uses the power of sport to improve the lives of Kansas Citians by supporting:
- Education and literacy efforts
- Healthy and active communities
- Youth baseball and softball programs
- Military families and veterans
- First responders
Since its inception in 2001, the foundation has donated more than $25 million in grants to hundreds of local nonprofits.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications from prospective grantees.
Grant Range
$15,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on the Kansas City, Missouri region and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024
- Total assets: $298,000
- Total giving: $2.1 million
- Annual expenses: $3.5 million
- Giving rate: Greater than 100% of assets
2023
- Total assets: $1.3 million
- Total revenue: $3.36 million
- Total expenses: $3.53 million
- Total liabilities: $62,900
- Total giving: $2.8 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $779,650 | $297,622 | $1,290,695 |
| Revenue | $4,985,158 | $3,357,354 | $4,074,358 |
| Expenses | $4,623,611 | $3,529,437 | $4,053,165 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $14,578 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Kansas City Royals Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Negro Leagues Baseball Museum ($242,225), Schoolsmart Kc ($167,813), Kansas City Public Schools ($116,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM KANSAS CITY, MO | PROGRAMS | $242,225 |
| SCHOOLSMART KC KANSAS CITY, MO | PROGRAMS | $167,813 |
| KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS KANSAS CITY, MO | PROGRAMS | $116,000 |
| KCPS EDUCATION FOUNDATION KANSAS CITY, MO | PROGRAMS | $110,050 |
| MO CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL ASSOC KANSAS CITY, MO | PROGRAMS | $110,000 |
| CITY YEAR KANSAS CITY, MO | PROGRAMS | $100,000 |
| DOWNTOWN KC CIVIC VENTURES KANSAS CITY, MO | PROGRAMS | $100,000 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS KANSAS CITY KANSAS CITY, MO | PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GKC KANSAS CITY, MO | PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
| LEAD TO READ KC KANSAS CITY, MO | PROGRAMS | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Amy Gale – Director, Royals Charities
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SHERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KAREN DANIEL | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL TRIGG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WHITNEY BEAVER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SARAH TOURVILLE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Kansas City Royals Foundation unveiled Kansas City Public Schools' first-ever baseball and softball field, demonstrating the organization's commitment to expanding youth access to baseball and softball programs in the community.
Grants Program | The Kansas City Royals Foundation - MLB.comThe foundation was nominated for the 2025 Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence and was a recipient of the 2021 Allan H. (Bud) Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence.
Kansas City Royals named recipient of the 2021 'Allan H. (Bud) Selig AwardSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Kansas City Royals Foundation fund?
The Kansas City Royals Foundation uses the power of sport to improve the lives of Kansas Citians by supporting: • Education and literacy efforts • Healthy and active communities • Youth baseball and softball programs • Military families and veterans • First responders Since its inception in 2001, the foundation has donated more than $25 million in grants to hundreds of local nonprofits.
How do I apply for a grant from The Kansas City Royals Foundation?
**Grant Activity (2024)** • Total giving: $2.1 million • Number of grants: 83 • Median grant size: $15,000 • Grant range: $7,000–$122,000 **Grant Activity (2023)** • Total giving: $925,000 • Number of grants: 36 • Median grant size: $15,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2023)** • Negro Leagues Baseball Museum: $122,000 • Association of Missouri Charter Schools: $110,000 • KCPS Education Foundation: $110,000 • City Year: $100,000 • Downtown KC Civic Ventures: $100,000 • Great Jobs Kansas City: $88,…
Where does The Kansas City Royals Foundation make grants?
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on the Kansas City, Missouri region and surrounding communities.
What size grants does The Kansas City Royals Foundation award?
In 2024, The Kansas City Royals Foundation awarded 83 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Kansas City Royals Foundation's EIN?
The Kansas City Royals Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1286323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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