“Don’t look for loopholes”: Travis Kelce’s charitable efforts come under scrutiny as 87 & Running faces questions over $1.1 million in spending
Travis Kelce, the 37 year old Kansas City Chiefs’ star player, might have been a force to be reckoned with on the field but his name has dominated headlines related to a few controversial issues related to his charity, 87 & Running. While Travis Kelce’s charity has consistently worked towards the communities of Kansas City, it has landed the star player in some trouble.
Travis Kelce’s foundation 87 and Running finds itself allegedly involved in controversial issues
Earlier this year, there had been reports that Travis Kelce’s charity 87 & Running’s tax filings revealed that the foundation spent roughly $1.1 million of the $1.5 million it raised.But only about 41% of that money actually went toward charitable programming, while the remainder went to overhead costs.In an interview with The Arizona Republic, CharityWatch CEO and Executive Director, Laurie Styron, weighed in on Travis Kelce’s charity’s controversy as she said, “It appears to function more as an extension of the management company versus as an independent public charity…”CharityWatch CEO and Executive Director, Laurie Styron, added, “That’s not how charities work. It’s wrong…”CharityWatch CEO and Executive Director, Laurie Styron, continued, “Players and their managers need to stop using charities this way. Don’t get creative. Don’t look for loopholes. If you establish a charity, stop mixing in business interests or using friends to operate it. Do it the right way or don’t do it at all. There are a lot of ways for players to give back without founding their own charity.”However, neither the Kansas City Chiefs’ popular tight end Travis Kelce nor his foundation, 87 & Running, has made any public statements about the issues.Though Travis Kelce’s foundation, 87 & Running’s name has found itself attached to controversial issues, the star player has continued to work towards the communities in Kansas City.Despite his busy life on the field, the Kansas City Chiefs’ popular tight end has continued to take out time for the people of Kansas City who need his support.
Travis Kelce remains focused even as the Kansas City Chiefs records brutal losses in the last two matches
While Travis Kelce has been a reliable player on the field for the Kansas City Chiefs, the team has recorded two consecutive losses in the last two matches.This has sparked concern about the team’s performance but Travis Kelce has largely stayed away from commenting on the mess.After a slow run on the field in the last season, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce recorded 29 receptions for 410 yards and two touchdowns across seven games through Week 8.For now, all eyes remain on the Super Bowl champion as he gears up for the Week 8 clash.
