Amid buzz that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce shelled out over USD 20 million on their wedding celebrations, new reports indicate that the bride and goom have donated USD 26 million to charities this week ahead of their Friday wedding at Madison Square Garden.The donations were reportedly spread out across 20 local and national charities, according to Swift’s publicist, with many located in areas where the couple has deep ties. The announcement did not include any mention of Swift and Kelce’s wedding, but a law enforcement official briefed on security plans has told that the wedding will be held Friday, with a smaller rehearsal dinner Thursday night.Nine of the selected organizations are based in New York, ranging from the Food Bank For NYC, City Harvest, to Musical Mentors, a nonprofit that connects music teachers with students in need.Just how much each charity received was not disclosed.Other charities reflected where Swift and Kelce have also called home, including the Rhode Island Community Food Bank – where Swift owns an estate in Watch Hill – and the Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri – where Kelce plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.Answer the Call took to their handle to share a statement that read, “We are deeply grateful to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their generous gift, helping us to provide lifelong support to more than 500 families of fallen NYC first responders.”The note went on to read, “Their extraordinary donation will ensure that we can continue to provide much-needed financial assistance to the families of New York City’s fallen first responders. We thank them for their kindness, their generosity, and for their fulfillment of our collective promise to Never Forget. Because of their support, our families will continue to receive the care and assistance they deseve, and they will never have to walk this journey alone.“A handful of national groups also received money, including Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a book giveaway program spearheaded by the music legend; the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Feeding America.Shortly after the news broke about the couple’s generous gift, the chararities took to social media to put out note thanking the stars ahead of their wedding. In the notes, some organisations revealed that they received donations ranging betweeen USD 1 million to USD 2 million.Feeding America wrote, “Thank you @taylorswift13 and @tkelce for your generous $2M gift to Feeding America! Your support brings us all closer to a future where everyone has the food they need to thrive. So grateful to have partners like you in the movement to end hunger. “RI Food Bank also posted a note that read, “In honor of their wedding, @taylorswift13 & @tkelce donated an extraordinary $1M to Rhode Island Community Food Bank! We’re overjoyed, as need in RI is at an all-time high. Funds will help stock food for our 137 member agencies.”The large donations ahead of Swift and Kelce’s wedding is reminiscent of charitable gifts the couple has given in the past. Swift, a billionaire, gave millions to food banks ahead of her Eras Tour stops, while Kelce has been recognized by the Chiefs for winning “charity challenges” and operating his own nonprofit.Swift and Kelce have been in a relationship since 2023, enthralling millions around the world. Their relationship have been documented in countless shots of Swift celebrating at Chiefs games and fan videos of Kelce dancing along at Swift’s Eras concert tour as it traveled the globe. In 2025, they announced their engagement with the caption but have remained mum on wedding details.Yet buzz has remained high around New York’s MSG, with multiple trucks and crews going in and out delivering materials for what is expected to be an elaborate event.
