in the din taylor swift and Travis Kelce Wedding festivities cost more than $20 million, and new reports show the bride and groom donated $26 million to charity ahead of their Friday wedding this week at Madison Square Garden.The donations were reportedly spread among 20 local and national charities, many in areas where the couple has close ties, according to Swift’s publicist. The announcement did not mention Swift and Kelce’s wedding, but a law enforcement official briefed on the security plan said the ceremony will take place on Friday with a smaller rehearsal dinner on Thursday night.Nine of the selected organizations are based in New York, including Food Bank For NYC, City Harvest and Musical Mentors, a nonprofit that connects music teachers with students in need.The exact amount each charity received was not disclosed.Other charities reflect Swift and Kelce’s hometowns, including the Community Food Bank of Rhode Island (Swift owns an estate in Watch Mountain) and Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri (where Kelce plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs).Answer the Call released a statement, which read: “We are extremely grateful for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s generous donation to help us provide lifelong support to the more than 500 families of New York City’s fallen first responders.”The note continued: “Their extraordinary donation will ensure that we can continue to provide much-needed financial assistance to the families of New York City’s fallen first responders. We are grateful for their kindness, generosity, and for fulfilling our collective promise to ‘never forget.’ Because of their support, our families will continue to receive the care and assistance they deserve, and they will never have to do it alone.”“Several national groups also received funds, including Dolly Parton’s Library of Imagination, a book-giving program started by the music legend; the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Feeding America.Shortly after news of the couple’s generous gift broke, the stars posted a note on social media to express their gratitude ahead of the wedding. Some organizations disclosed in their notes that they had received donations ranging from $1 million to $2 million.Feeding America wrote: “Thank you @taylorswift13 and @tkelce for their generous donation of $2 million to Feeding America! Your support brings us all closer to a future where everyone has access to the food they need to thrive. We are so grateful to have partners like you in the movement to end hunger.”The RI Food Bank also posted a note that read: “In honor of their wedding, @taylorswift13 and @tkelce are donating $1M to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank! We are ecstatic as need in RI is at an all-time high. Funds will help our 137 member agencies stock food. “Swift and Kelce’s massive donation ahead of their wedding is reminiscent of the couple’s past charitable gifts. Billionaire Swift donated millions to food banks ahead of her Eras tour, while Kelce was recognized by the Chiefs for winning the Charity Challenge and running his own nonprofit.Swift and Kelce have been in a relationship since 2023, captivating millions around the world. Their relationship was documented in countless footage of Swift celebrating at Chiefs games and fan videos of Kelce dancing during Swift’s Eras global tour. In 2025, they announced their engagement in a caption but kept mum on wedding details.However, the heat remains high at MSG New York, with multiple trucks and crews coming and going, delivering materials for what is expected to be an elaborate event.