Did the Eric Trump Foundation pay Trump's Businesss for charity golf tournaments?
The Eric Trump Foundation paid President Trump's businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars from 2007 to 2015 for expenses from charity golf tournaments intended to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Tennessee, at the direction of Mr. Trump, according to a report published Tuesday in Forbes.
How much money did the Trump golf tournament raise for St Jude?
Although the tournament did raise a whopping $1.8 million, only $1.2 million went to St. Jude. Meanwhile, $240,000 of that amount covered expenses and more than $200,000 went to other organizations with strong links to the Trump family, the majority of which didn't have programs that aimed to help children with cancer.
Did Eric Trump's charity redirect donations to other charities?
In addition, the Forbes report claims that Eric Trump's charity redirected some donations. More than $500,000 was given by the Eric Trump Foundation to other charities, "many of which were connected to Trump family members or interests," according to Forbes.
How much does Eric Trump's Foundation spend on St Jude Hospital?
"During the past decade, the Eric Trump Foundation has raised over $16.3 million for St. Jude Children’s Research hospital while maintaining an expense ratio of just 12.3 percent," the statement reads.
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How much money did the Eric Trump Foundation give to other charities?
More than $500,000 was given by the Eric Trump Foundation to other charities, "many of which were connected to Trump family members or interests," according to Forbes. In a statement released Tuesday, a spokesman for the president's son defended the Eric Trump Foundation.
Why did Eric Trump's golf tournament triple in 2011?
Forbes reported that in 2011, costs for Eric Trump’s golf tournament fundraiser tripled because his father realized that the organization had not been charging for the event and there were no bills to prove it. The Foundation declined to provide Forbes with an itemized list of expenses for the tournament. Charity experts told Forbes that the amount ...
Is it shameful to infer malicious intent on a charity?
While people can disagree on political issues, to infer malicious intent on a charity that has changed so many lives, is not only shameful but is truly disgusting. At the end of the day the only people who lose are the children of St. Jude and other incredibly worthy causes.".
