Travis Kelce charity under fire as tax filings show high management costs

Federal tax filings for Travis Kelce’s Eighty-Seven and Running Foundation indicate the charity raised over $1.5 million between 2021 and 2024 but reported only $446,000 in charitable spending, with $469,000 listed as management expenses. This allocation translates to roughly 41 cents of each dollar reaching program services, well below the 70-75 cent efficiency standards cited by Charity Navigator and CharityWatch. The foundation’s connection to A&A Management Group, founded by Aaron and André Eanes—Aaron also serving as executive director—led watchdog Laurie Styron to describe the setup as more akin to a management arm than an independent charity.

Aaron Eanes argued that several operational costs tied to charitable work were mistakenly recorded under management and that the organization has since overhauled its reporting, cut management fees to zero in 2025, and plans to expand its board with nonprofit experts. The scrutiny arrives amid the NFL’s broader emphasis on player-led philanthropy through programs such as the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. While the foundation’s community initiatives continue, the case highlights the importance of transparent financial practices for celebrity-run nonprofits.