{"id":33295,"date":"2026-10-06T15:42:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T15:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=33295"},"modified":"2026-10-06T15:42:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T15:42:56","slug":"travis-kelces-87-running-foundation-makes-a-new-move-amid-financial-controversy-as-ed-and-donna-kelce-enter-the-picture-nfl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=33295","title":{"rendered":"Travis Kelce\u2019s 87 &#038; Running Foundation makes a new move amid financial controversy as Ed and Donna Kelce enter the picture | NFL News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-134738347,imgsize-85322,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg\" alt=\"Travis Kelce\u2019s 87 &amp; Running Foundation makes a new move amid financial controversy as Ed and Donna Kelce enter the picture\" title=\"Travis Kelce\u2019s 87 &amp; Running Foundation makes a new move amid financial controversy as Ed and Donna Kelce enter the picture (Image via Getty: Ed Kelce, Travis Kelce, and Donna Kelce)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Travis Kelce\u2019s 87 &amp; Running Foundation makes a new move amid financial controversy as Ed and Donna Kelce enter the picture (Image via Getty: Ed Kelce, Travis Kelce, and Donna Kelce)\">Travis Kelce\u2019s 87 &amp; Running Foundation makes a new move amid financial controversy as Ed and Donna Kelce enter the picture (Image via Getty: Ed Kelce, Travis Kelce, and Donna Kelce)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Founded by <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/travis-kelce\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travis Kelce<\/a> in 2015, 87 &amp; Running Foundation aims to empower underserved youth by providing resources and opportunities in education, athletics, STEM, and the arts. Its \u201cIgnition Lab\u201d collaboration with the nonprofit organization Operation Breaththrough reflects the foundation\u2019s mission.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Through the Ignition Lab program, under-resourced teenagers from Kansas City neighborhoods can explore STEM and entrepreneurship with mentorship, equipment, and hands-on learning.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>Although 87 &amp; Running Foundation\u2019s Instagram account has seen no recent activity, its charitable work continues through initiatives like Operation Breakthrough\u2019s Ignition Lab.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>According to the foundation\u2019s website, the Ignition Lab program serves about 700 students daily. <!-- -->Young people have opportunities to learn, create, develop practical skills, and explore several pathways that could shape their future education and careers.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Travis Kelce\u2019s foundation continues youth work amid financial scrutiny<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>87 &amp; Running Foundation\u2019s official Instagram account has not posted any content since January 2026. At the same time, social media fans raised money-laundering allegations against the foundation.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>According to The Arizona Republic, the foundation\u2019s IRS filings reported raising about $1.5 million and spending roughly $1.1 million over a multi-year period [2021 to 2024]. Only 41 cents of every dollar was reportedly directed to charitable programs.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>CharityWatch executive director, Laurie Styron, told The Arizona Republic that, \u201cplayers and their managers need to stop using charities this way. Don\u2019t get creative. Don\u2019t look for loopholes.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>If you establish a charity, stop mixing in business interests or using friends to operate it. Do it the right way or don\u2019t do it at all. There are a lot of ways for players to give back without founding their own charity.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>Despite this growing tension, Travis Kelce\u2019s foundation reportedly continued its work through the Ignition Lab program with Operation Breakthrough. Operation Breakthrough is a nonprofit organization that provides educational and developmental opportunities for children and families in Kansas City.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>Travis Kelce\u2019s 87 &amp; Running Foundation funds and powers its Ignition Lab program. The program gives 14- to 18-year-old teenagers access to resources that promote innovation, technical learning, and entrepreneurial thinking. <!-- -->This partnership expands 87 &amp; Running Foundation\u2019s financial support to create opportunities for young people.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><keyword id=\"18896423\" type=\"General\" weightage=\"20\" keywordseo=\"donna-kelce\" source=\"Orion\">Donna Kelce<\/keyword> joins students for special Chiefs experience<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>In August 2026, Operation Breakthrough expressed heartfelt gratitude to Travis Kelce for arranging an opportunity for Ignition Lab students. The students attended the Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 first preseason game from Kelce\u2019s suite at Arrowhead Stadium.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>The organization wrote on Instagram, \u201cTalk about a suit surprise! Thanks to Travis Kelce, our Ignition Lab students experienced the Chiefs\u2019 first preseason game from his suite at Arrowhead!\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/>The post also mentioned that the students met Travis Kelce\u2019s mother, Donna Kelce, during the outing. <!-- -->This experience gave participating students a heartfelt opportunity to enjoy a Chiefs game. It also helped them create lasting memories connected to their Kansas City community.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2><keyword id=\"19258710\" type=\"General\" weightage=\"20\" keywordseo=\"ed-kelce\" source=\"Orion\">Ed Kelce<\/keyword> connects family legacy with children<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The 87 &amp; Running Foundation\u2019s 2025 annual report speaks for the foundation\u2019s continued charitable work.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"45\"\/>Their website also provides information about its programs and partnerships. However, their collaboration with Operation Breakthrough through Ignition Lat provides additional insight into the foundation&#8217;s activities and its connection to the Kelce family. <!-- -->In particular, Travis Kelce\u2019s father, Ed Kelce.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"49\"\/>On September 17, 2026, Operation Breakthrough shared a post on Instagram about Ed Kelce visiting. The father of NFL legends Jason and Travis Kelce read to first-grade students and showed them the cutest, rarest childhood photos of Jason and Travis.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"52\"\/>The organization wrote, \u201cStorytime with a side of Kelce family throwbacks! Ed Kelce stopped by to read to our first graders, then gave them a peek at Travis and Jason when they were little, just like them! Thank you, Ed, for sharing your time and a little family history with our children!\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"54\"\/>Yesterday, it was Travis Kelce\u2019s 37th birthday on October 5, 2026. <!-- -->The little angels at Operation Breakthrough sent warmest wishes for the Kansas City Chiefs tight end through an adorable Instagram reel.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"58\"\/>The organization collaborated on the post with 87 &amp; Running Foundation and called it, \u201cLittle voices, BIG birthday wishes! Happy birthday, Travis! Sending lots of love from all of us at Operation Breakthrough.\u201d This post marks the 87 &amp; Running Foundation\u2019s first social media update since January 2026.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/nfl\/news\/travis-kelces-87-running-foundation-makes-a-new-move-amid-financial-controversy-as-ed-and-donna-kelce-enter-the-picture\/articleshow\/134737378.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travis Kelce\u2019s 87 &amp; Running Foundation makes a new move amid financial controversy as Ed and Donna Kelce enter the picture (Image via Getty: Ed Kelce, Travis Kelce, and Donna Kelce) Founded by Travis Kelce in 2015, 87 &amp; Running Foundation aims to empower underserved youth by providing resources and opportunities in education, athletics, STEM, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33296,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33295","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-31"],"magazineBlocksPostFeaturedMedia":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg","medium":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg","medium_large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg","large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg","1536x1536":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg","2048x2048":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg","blogsy-small":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg","blogsy-small-tall":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg","blogsy-small-square":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg","blogsy-small-masonry":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg","blogsy-medium":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg","blogsy-medium-masonry":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg","blogsy-large":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg","blogsy-wide":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nfl-travis-kelce.jpg"},"magazineBlocksPostAuthor":{"name":"admin","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8709732a479614e7a8aa24d3eb1b239f30dc6d90c61464ed495001e7a469d856?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"magazineBlocksPostCommentsNumber":"0","magazineBlocksPostExcerpt":"Travis Kelce\u2019s 87 &amp; 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