Become a Governor
Membership program that supports mission of Royal. Various levels include access to shows, events & networking opportunities.
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The American Royal provides opportunities for nearly half a million youth and adults from around the world to engage in high-quality events and experiences. Your gift ensures opportunities exist for youth and adults alike to participate, learn, and invest in an industry that impacts our world.
Give to invest in our legacy and inspire future generations.
Mail Your Donation
- Address: American Royal, Attn: Development, 1701 American Royal Ct., Kansas City, MO 64102
Wire Transfer
- Contact [email protected] for bank routing information.
Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
- Contact your DAF sponsoring organization and recommend a grant to the American Royal Association. Please ask your sponsoring organization to include your name and address in the transmittal letter.
- To ensure compliance with tax rules, we encourage you to speak with your DAF sponsoring organization or tax advisor regarding potential tax consequences of your receipt of benefits.
- New to DAFS? Consult with your financial advisor or contact a local community foundation, like Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, to get started.
Gift of Stock, Bonds, Mutual Funds & Other Marketable Securities
- Gift of Stock, Bonds, Mutual Funds & Other Marketable Securities
- Donating appreciated publicly traded securities that you have held for longer than 12 months can allow you to claim a charitable deduction for the full market value of the securities on the date the gift is made while avoiding tax on the capital gain. Please consult your personal tax advisor for advice.
- Contact Maggie for transfer instructions.
- Please ask your institution to include your name in the details of any stock transfer to expedite processing and ensure proper acknowledgement of your gift.
Gift from IRA (Qualified Charitable Distribution
- If you’re 70½ or older, you can donate directly from your IRA—up to $111,000 per year. A QCD is not considered taxable income and can be used to satisfy your required minimum distribution from your IRA.
Gifts of Real Estate
- Contact Maggie to discuss specifics and next steps.
Legacy Gift- Estate Plans
- Leave a lasting legacy by including the American Royal in your estate plans and help be a champion of food & agriculture for generations to come.
- Planned giving can be as simple as naming The American Royal as a beneficiary of your will, IRA, life insurance policy or other assets.
- Contact Maggie or 816.569.4053 to talk about your wishes.
Memorial Gifts
More Ways to Give
Because giving back comes in many forms – and all of them matter.
Chairman’s Club
Passionate young professionals who serve as Royal ambassadors and volunteers, and create community through monthly networking.
Chairman’s ClubVolunteer
Join one of the many committees that make the Royal thrive or volunteer at a specific event.
VolunteerCorporate/Employer Matching Gifts & Engagement
Inquire if your company will match a percentage of your charitable gift. Or plan a team outing to the American Royal.
Auction Items
Donate tickets, vacation homes, excursions, gift cards or exclusive items to one of our various auctions throughout the year.
Attend Events
Attend or support one of our Special Events, such as Tablesteaks, Golf, Sporting Clays or the Junior Premium Livestock Auction.