Temple Made Foundation

Generosity in action

Our Supporters

Together, we help children read, move, belong, and discover what’s possible.

We celebrate the individuals, families, funding partners, and community partners behind our work in Wellness, Literacy, and Sports Equity.

Tony Temple holding a book and leading Read and Move It with children on the indoor field at the Kansas City Urban Youth Academy
Reading. Movement. Possibility.At the Kansas City Urban Youth Academy.
Community supporterKansas City Royals Foundation

One Foundation · Three pillars

More ways to make a difference.

Every pillar creates opportunities for children and families. Here are three ways our community helps bring the mission to life.

Wellness

Healthy habits. Joyful movement.

Animal Movements™ connects movement, imagination, and social-emotional learning through year-round classes at Operation Breakthrough and community wellness experiences.

Explore Animal Movements™

Literacy

Read every day. Move every day.

Read & Move It™ pairs daily reading and movement with encouragement and celebration, helping children build confidence alongside their school communities.

Explore Read & Move It™

Sports Equity

A place on the team.

Join the League™ brings flag football, coaching, and mentorship together so children can build skills, practice teamwork, and experience the belonging of a team.

Explore Join the League™

Read & Move It™ · 2025–2026 impact

See what generosity makes possible.

Since launching in October 2025, Read & Move It™ has brought literacy, movement, and celebration to school and community locations across Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois.

Documented participants served to date
2,088+
Locations in the Kansas & Missouri cohort
18
Cities with program activations across Kansas, Missouri & Illinois
6

One minute of impact

Watch the program in action.

Tony Temple shares how Read & Move It™ brings literacy, movement, and celebration together for children and their school communities.

Explore the Read & Move It™ story

Thank you for being part of the mission

Our Giving Circle.

Individuals, families, and family funds helping possibility grow.

Recognizing cumulative gifts and commitments of $2,500 or more, 2024–2026.

Recognition through September 10, 2026.

$10,000+

Legacy Circle

  • Drew Eanes
  • John Shaw
  • Newby Family Fund

$5,000–$9,999

Champions Circle

  • Bryan Murphy
  • Kraig Kohring
  • Mellick Family
  • Mike & Sylvia Haverty

$2,500–$4,999

Impact Circle

  • Brian Strider & Family
  • Dennis Nash

Giving levels recognize cumulative gifts and commitments during this period.

Our community in action

Funding Partners

Businesses, foundations, and grantmakers helping expand access. We recognize support across our program history; years shown identify specific gifts and grants.

Our community in action

Community & In-Kind Partners

Program hosts, volunteers, media supporters, and organizations contributing time, resources, or shared experiences.

Every gift helps

Help possibility grow.

Your generosity helps more children access joyful experiences in Wellness, Literacy, and Sports Equity. Gifts of every size are welcome.

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