Tom Brady vs Patrick Mahomes – why TB12 Foundation could never match 15 and the Mahomies
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady founded the TB12 Foundation in 2015. The operations closed in January 2026. The foundation was a nonprofit organization dedicated to maximizing the health, well-being, and athletic potential of underserved athletes and service members.The foundation provided free access to health and wellness resources that support preparation, performance, and recovery. It empowered people facing economic or health-related obstacles to reach their performance and life goals.Three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes founded 15 and the Mahomies Foundation in 2019. The foundation is a nonprofit charity dedicated to improving children’s lives. The foundation supports initiatives that focus on health, wellness, communities in need of resources, and other charitable causes.The difference between Brady’s and Mahomes’s charitable foundations does not necessarily determine which did more meaningful work. Rather, their distinct missions, programs, fundraising models, and public initiatives have shaped their long-term visibility. For TB12, till January 2026.
Tom Brady’s TB12 Foundation was focused on health and wellness
Tom Brady’s TB12 Foundation’s programs included scholarships and partnerships designed to promote injury prevention, physical activity, and lifelong healthy habits.The foundation’s work was closely linked to the TB12 approach to health and athletic performance. That specific mission naturally gave the organization a narrower public footprint than a massive collection of highly visible youth initiatives.The foundation’s financial landscape shows a comparatively smaller operating footprint.According to ProPublica, the TB12 Foundation reported $13,529 in revenue and $224,913 in expenses for the fiscal year 2025.Its investment income accounted for most of its revenue [98.9%]. Net income was -$211,384 and net assets were $577,028. Of the notable expenses, executive compensation of $131,250 accounted for 58.4% of total expenses.Revenue for fiscal year 2024 was $7,000 higher than in 2025, at $20,220. Revenue was much higher in fiscal year 2023, at $289,546, with over $450,102 in expenses, -$160,556 net income, and over $1 million in net assets. Maybe the depreciating value made the NFL legend give up on it [just speculation here].
15 and the Mahomies Foundation has broad youth focus
The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation has a broader youth-centered mission. Its programs include Read for 15, Volunteer for 15, 15 for 15, and college scholarships.The wide variety of programs creates more opportunities for children, families, schools, and volunteers to interact directly with the foundation.For instance, its Volunteer for 15 program mobilized nearly 2,000 youths who collectively dedicated over 80,000 service hours in 2024 to uplift communities across the U.S., Canada, and Uganda, creating more than $2.6 million in value for their communities. In 2025, that number increased 15% from 2024.In 2025, over 2000 youth volunteers across five countries [United States, Canada, Uganda, Nigeria, and Algeria] contributed over 92,000 hours of service and created more than $3.2 million in community impact.Financially, the foundation has a considerably large footprint. According to ProPublica’s Form 990, the foundation recorded $1.503 million in revenue and $1.518 million in expenses, with about 84% program efficiency for its fiscal year 2024. Its peak revenue came in 2021, at $1.83 million, while expenses stood at $1.98 million.
Tom Brady vs Patrick Mahomes charity model
TB12 Foundation’s specialized health-and-performance mission closely aligned with Tom Brady’s broader wellness brand.Whereas Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies Foundation uses multiple, highly accessible youth programs and community partnerships.Mahomes’ foundation has also made numerous grants to outside organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Shelter KC, Youth Volunteer Corps, Pete’s Garden, Kansas City Pet Project, Special Olympics Missouri INC, and more, reporting 119 grants totaling $4.6 million between 2020 and 2024.TB12 Foundation made two grants to Tampa Bay Sports Commission INC totaling $50,000 between 2022 and 2023.The foundation received grants from four funders in fiscal year 2023: $145K from Givengain Foundation USA, $40K from National Football League Foundation, $9K from Bank of America Charitable Foundation INC, and $500 from Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, totaling $195,000.Bottom line: available public data suggests that 15 and the Mahomies Foundation has a broader, more visible program structure. The TB12 Foundation operated on a comparatively smaller scale with a more specialized mission.This difference helps explain their distinctive public profiles without suggesting that popularity alone measures charitable impact. We all know Brady is more popular than Mahomes. But when it comes to TB12 vs. 15 and the Mahomies charity, Mahomes is likely the winner.PS: NFL legend Tom Brady announced via Instagram in January 2026 that TB12 was winding down.“TB12 Family, after an incredible run, TB12 is winding down. I’m grateful to everyone who believed in the mission. TB12 shaped how I see performance and wellness, and I’m proud of what we built together.Now, I’m excited to share the next chapter: NOBULL Nutrition. I want you to try something I believe in – no-bullsh*t products designed to help people get better mentally, emotionally, and physically. I can’t wait for us to build something new together. Thank you for your loyalty and trust. – Tom Brady & TB12 Team.”Maybe this NoBULL Nutrition would defeat 15 and the Mahomies… or maybe not even that.
