Ashley Biden’s charity is under fire after allegedly failing to report $500,000 in donations, including a quarter-million from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s foundation, raising questions about financial transparency and potential political motivations.
At a Glance
- Ashley Biden’s Women’s Wellness Spa(ce) charity allegedly failed to disclose $500,000 in donations on IRS filings despite reporting only $170,296 in total contributions for 2023
- The watchdog group National Legal and Policy Center filed an IRS complaint alleging violations of federal tax laws
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation contributed $250,000, their largest grant of 2023, raising questions about potential political motivations
- Ashley Biden signed the charity’s tax filing under penalty of perjury, potentially exposing her to legal consequences
Half-Million Dollar Discrepancy Raises Red Flags
The charity founded by President Biden’s daughter Ashley is facing serious allegations of financial impropriety. According to a complaint filed with the IRS by the National Legal and Policy Center, Women’s Wellness Spa(ce) failed to report $500,000 in donations it received in 2023. The organization, which provides wellness resources for women who have experienced trauma, reported only $170,296 in total contributions on its 2023 tax filing, despite reportedly receiving $250,000 each from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
NEW: Ashley Biden’s charity failed to disclose $500,000 in donations to the IRS, according to a complaint from the National Legal and Policy Center.
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“Ashley Biden’s failure to disclose to the IRS receiving $500,000 in grants in 2023 raises the question of what other contributions is she hiding” – Paul Kamenar
What makes this particularly troubling is that Ashley Biden herself signed the charity’s Form 990 tax filing under penalty of perjury. The form explicitly stated that the organization did not receive any contributions over $5,000, directly contradicting other financial records that show the substantial donations from high-profile sources. The watchdog group’s complaint demands a full IRS investigation and audit to determine what happened to these funds and whether other donations went unreported.
Royal Connections and Political Motivations
The $250,000 contribution from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation has raised significant eyebrows. Not only was it the largest grant made by Archewell in 2023, but critics are questioning whether the donation was intended to curry favor with President Biden. The timing and size of the donation have left many wondering if the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were attempting to establish political connections through charitable giving.
“This large contribution raised eyebrows because of the political implications of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s attempt to ingratiate themselves with President Biden and his family. But more importantly, the $250,000 cash grant made in 2023 was not reported on Ashley Biden’s group’s 2023 Form 990, which only reported receiving a total of $170,296 that year. A full audit of Ashley Biden’s group is warranted to determine where the $250,000 cash grant was deposited and its disposition.” – NLPC Counsel Paul Kamenar
The charity’s accountant, Greg Mangasarian, has attempted to explain away the discrepancy by claiming that while the funds were pledged in 2023, only $150,000 was actually received that year, with the remainder to be reported in 2024. This explanation doesn’t satisfy critics, who point out that under accrual accounting methods, which the charity uses, pledged donations should be reported when committed, not when the cash is received.
A Pattern of Questionable Reporting
This isn’t the first time Ashley Biden’s charity has faced scrutiny. A previous IRS complaint alleged that she overreported her work hours, claiming to work 40 hours per week at the nonprofit despite evidence of other activities and foreign travel during that time. Critics question how she could maintain this schedule while earning a relatively low salary from the organization. Additionally, the complaint alleges that the charity failed to disclose all board members in its tax filings.
“The IRS must conduct a full investigation and audit of Women’s Wellness Space, including deposing Ashley Biden, to find out what happened to the $250,000 given to Ms. Biden’s group from the Archewell Foundation and to assess appropriate civil and criminal penalties because Ms. Biden submitted and signed the Form 990 under penalty of perjury.” – NLPC Counsel Paul Kamenar
The Women’s Wellness Spa(ce), launched in 2023, maintains a minimal online presence, primarily through an Instagram account. Despite its low profile, it somehow managed to attract significant donations from high-profile donors. The organization, according to its mission statement, offers wellness resources for women who have experienced trauma, including guided meditation and therapy. Yet with such significant financial reporting issues, questions remain about the charity’s operations and transparency.
