- 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 2023-24 school year.
- $3.7 million committed over the next four years to 9 Royals Literacy League schools to support the Literacy for All Students initiative.
- 1,000+ students and families were impacted through Royals Literacy League since 2023.
- 9,000 students participated in Royals Scholastic Victory program in 2024.
- Over 13,000 books were donated as part of the Hit the Books program in 2024.
Our Impact
By the Numbers
Literacy and Education
Healthy and Active Communities
- The Kansas City Urban Youth Academy has welcomed over 70,000 youth and families since 2018.
- Over 45,000 students participated in the Crown Schools Program since 2021.
- 1,000 youth participated in RBI softball and baseball in 2024.
- $240,000+ provided in grants to improve baseball and softball fields throughout the Midwest in 2024 through Royalty Fields, presented by Price Chopper
- In 2025, through a generous donation of more than $100,000 from The Kansas City Royals Foundation and Palacana, the first dedicated baseball and softball field for Kansas City Public Schools opened at Primitivo Garcia Elementary.
Military and Veterans
- Over 450 active military and veterans have been honored with the Salute to Service seat since 2019.
- Completed military focused activations to support area veterans such as writing and delivering appreciation letters written by players, fans, alumni, and staff.
- Provided support to organizations such as the KCVA, Veterans Community Project, American Patriot Foundation, Horses for Heroes, Valor Partners Foundation, The Battle Within, and many more.