- Over $1 Million given in scholarships to first generation and underrepresented students since 2012.
- Over 6,000 tickets were awarded to students at 60 Kansas City area schools for their academic achievements, attendance, and service during the 2024-25 school year.
- $3.7 million committed over four years to 9 Royals Literacy League schools to support the Literacy for All Students initiative.
- 3,000+ students were impacted through Royals Literacy League since 2023.
- Over 9,000 students participated in Royals Scholastic Victory program in 2025.
- 30,000 ‘Franklin’s Winning Season’ books were donated as part of the Hit the Books program in 2025.
Our Impact
By the Numbers
Literacy and Education
Healthy and Active Communities
- The Kansas City Urban Youth Academy has welcomed over 85,000 youth and families since 2018.
- Over 48,000 students participated in the Crown Schools Program since 2021.
- 1,000+ youth participated in RBI softball and baseball in 2025.
- Since 2017, Royalty Fields has invested over $1.7M in grants to improve over 250 baseball and softball fields throughout the Midwest through Royalty Fields, presented by Price Chopper
- In 2025, through generous contributions of more than $100,000 from The Kansas City Royals Foundation and Palacana, Kansas City Public Schools' first-ever dedicated baseball and softball field opened at Primitivo Garcia Elementary.
Military and Veterans
- Over 500 active military and veterans have been honored with the Salute to Service seat since 2019.
- Provided support to organizations such as the Veterans Community Project, Horses for Heroes, Valor Partners Foundation, The Battle Within, and many more.
- Continually engage with local organizations to support area veterans and active-duty service members and their families, such as player visits to the KCVA Medical Center and building health kits for Fisher House.