“We are changing lives..Truly a blessing”: How Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes turned a $1.077M gift into hope for 20 Kansas City charities and children in need
Patrick Mahomes has built much of his legacy on football fields, but his work away from the game has become just as meaningful. In Oct. 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, brought their 15 and the Mahomies Foundation gala back to Kansas City for its fifth annual edition. More than 850 supporters attended the event, helping the foundation grant $1.077 million to 20 Kansas City charities.For Brittany, the night was about more than the money raised. It was about being able to give back to a community that has become such an important part of the Mahomes family’s life. After the gala, she shared her gratitude on Instagram, describing the opportunity to help local communities as “truly a blessing.” The message captured why the couple has continued putting their platform behind causes that can give children better opportunities.
How did Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes turn one night into a major Kansas City investment?
The fifth annual 15 and the Mahomies Foundation gala brought together hundreds of people to support causes across Kansas City. By the end of the evening, $1,077,000 had been granted to 20 local charities, giving the event an impact that stretched well beyond the ballroom.The foundation highlighted the support in a post following the gala, thanking the more than 850 people who attended and the partners who helped make the event possible. The organization said the supporters continued to take the event “to a new level each year” and added, “Together, we are changing lives. Let’s keep it rolling!”Brittany shared the same sense of gratitude when she reflected on the event. “Truly a blessing to be able to make an impact in these communities!” she wrote.That message was important because the Mahomes family has made Kansas City a central part of its charitable work. The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, which Patrick founded in 2019, is focused on improving the lives of children through initiatives connected to health, wellness and communities.The 2024 gala also followed another major fundraising event earlier that year. Patrick and Brittany hosted their 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Golf Classic in Las Vegas in April, where the couple was joined by Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Swift donated Eras Tour tickets to the auction, and the tickets eventually sold for $80,000. Brittany later called the night “Epic” while thanking everyone who supported the foundation.
Why was the Mahomes family’s $1.625 million commitment an even bigger step?
The Kansas City gala was not an isolated act of generosity. A year earlier, Patrick and Brittany announced a much larger commitment that showed how seriously they viewed their role in supporting children.In October 2023, their foundation partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and pledged $1.625 million as part of a multi-year commitment. The money was directed toward young people in communities that held personal meaning for the couple, including Greater Kansas City, Lubbock, Tyler and Whitehouse, Texas.The connection was especially personal. Whitehouse is where Patrick attended high school, while Brittany had experience with a Boys & Girls Club during her childhood. The partnership was designed to provide children with better access to safe spaces, mentors, programs and other resources.Patrick explained why the partnership mattered to him, saying, “Kids who attend a Club, like Brittany once did, are provided with the necessary tools and resources to help this generation not only thrive but lead with compassion and purpose.”He also described the partnership as an investment in children, saying, “We are truly excited to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America by investing in the future of children.”That same commitment was reflected in Brittany’s words. She said, “This meaningful partnership will expand opportunities for kids everywhere, and the places that have positively impacted Patrick and me. We are committed to doing all we can to uplift others.”The $1.077 million raised at the 2024 gala therefore fits into a much larger pattern. Patrick and Brittany have continued using their success to support children and communities, whether through major partnerships, local grants or fundraising events.For the Mahomes family, the goal has never been limited to one night or one donation. Their work has increasingly focused on creating opportunities that can stay with children long after the cameras leave. In Kansas City, that $1.077 million became another example of how their football success can create something meaningful away from the field.
