Among the buzz that: Taylor Swift and: Travis Kelce raised more than USD 20 million in their wedding celebrations, new reports indicate that the bride and groom donated USD 26 million to charities this week ahead of their wedding on Friday at Madison Square Garden.The donations were reportedly spread among 20 local and national charities, according to Swift’s publicist, many of which are located in areas where the couple has a deep relationship. The announcement did not include any mention of Swift and Kelce’s wedding, but a law enforcement official briefed on security plans said the wedding will be held Friday, with a small rehearsal dinner Thursday night.Nine of the selected organizations are based in New York, from Food Bank For NYC, City Harvest, to Musical Mentors, a nonprofit that connects music teachers with students in need.How much each charity received was not disclosed.Other charities show where Swift and Kelce also call home, including the Rhode Island Community Food Bank – where Swift owns a plot of land in Watch Hill – and the Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri – where Kelce plays tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.Answer the Call took to their handle to share a statement that read, “We are so grateful to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their generous gift, helping us provide lifelong support to more than 500 families of fallen first responders in NYC.”The note continued to read, “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 thank them for their kindness, their generosity, and their fulfillment of our collective promise to Never Forget.”“Some of the national groups also received money, including Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a book donation program spearheaded by the music legend; the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Feeding America.Shortly after news of the couple’s generous gift broke, celebrities took to social media to post a letter thanking the stars ahead of their wedding. In the notes, some organizations revealed that they received donations ranging from USD 1 million to USD 2 million.Feeding America wrote, “Thank you @taylorswift13 and @tkelce for your generous $2M gift to Feeding America! Your support brings us all closer to a future where everyone has the food they need to thrive. 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 & @tkelce donated an incredible $1M to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank! We are so happy, because the need in RI is at an all time high. Funds will help stock food for our 137 member agencies.”The large donations ahead of Swift and Kelce’s wedding are a reminder of the charitable gifts the couple has given in the past. Swift, a billionaire, gave millions to food banks before his Eras Tour stop, while Kelce was recognized by the Chiefs for winning “charity challenges” and running his own nonprofit.Swift and Kelce have been in a relationship since 2023, attracting millions around the world. Their relationship has been documented in countless shots of Swift celebrating at Chiefs games and fan videos of Kelce dancing along on Swift’s Eras concert tour as it travels the world. In 2025, they announced their engagement with the caption but remained silent on wedding details.Yet the buzz remains high around MSG in New York, with dozens of trucks and crews coming in and out delivering materials for what is expected to be an elaborate event.