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DonorsTrust
Conservative Dark Money Network
Donor-advised fund for conservative causes
Overview
DonorsTrust is a donor-advised fund that has distributed over $1 billion to conservative and libertarian organizations while shielding donor identities. Called the "dark money ATM of the right," it channels anonymous donations to climate denial groups, anti-regulation organizations, and conservative judicial groups. It allows wealthy donors to make tax-deductible contributions while keeping their identities hidden from public scrutiny.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
DARK MONEY: Distributed $1+ billion to conservative causes while hiding donor identities
CLIMATE DENIAL FUNDING: Major funder of organizations promoting climate change denial
DONOR ANONYMITY: Structure specifically designed to shield donor identities from disclosure
KOCH NETWORK: Closely associated with Koch brothers political network
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Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Also Known As
- Dark Money ATM
Education
Key Timeline
1999
Founded as conservative donor-advised fund
2023
Cumulative distributions exceed $1 billion