FEC earmarking rules require that these conduits disclose their information, too.

The website Charity Navigator tells us that Black Lives Matter Foundation is located in Santa Clarita, California. Also, separate from the new, four-year, $1 billion initiative, Bank of America has a policy of matching employee donations to qualified nonprofits with 501(c)(3) tax status, Halldin said.

A video with more than 2 million views implies that money from Black Lives Matter goes directly to the Democratic National Committee. Today, I’m proud to announce Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, with a $100 million commitment.” Twitter. If you select "open image," the itemized receipt will pop up showing the donor's name.
At the bottom of the page, it clearly states: “ActBlue Charities is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed under the law.”, Its website says: “There’s just a 3.95% processing fee on all transactions. The following day, Dobbs issued a correction on his show and posted this statement on both Twitter and Facebook: “The large amounts of money were not for Black Lives Matter but rather pledges of investments to address economic and racial inequality.

pledged to give the listed amounts to support various racial equality initiatives, none has specifically mentioned Black Lives Matter as a beneficiary. 17 Jul 2020. Black Lives Matter didn’t respond to our request for comment.

One popular text post aimed at Bank of America gave a nod to the boogaloo movement, a right-wing extremist ideology that stokes fear about impending civil war.

How many people suffering from white guilt over their white privilege have donated to ActBlue believing they were making a contribution to Black Lives Matter? It’s coming.”, Another widely shared post aimed at PepsiCo called on consumers to boycott the company, saying, “PEPSI JUST GAVE BLM A HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS….PLEASE BOYCOTT PEPSI !!”. Bogus claims about major corporations donating hundreds of millions of dollars to Black Lives Matter have been circulating on social media, but they appear to be based on faulty reporting by Fox News host Lou Dobbs in July. That’s the only fee you’ll ever be charged when you use AB Charities.”, In “The Fine Print” section, it states that if a campaign or a committee doesn’t cash an ActBlue check within 60 days or a contribution is refused, the donation “will be re-designated as a contribution to ActBlue.” Those contributions “will be kept by ActBlue and used generally to support its social welfare activities.”.

“Boogaloo Movement Gains Traction Amid Civil Unrest.” Accessed 25 Aug. 2020. 16 Jul 2020.
It’s possible that some of these companies have given money to Black Lives Matter through matching employee donation programs that are unrelated to the recently announced donation plans, as Halldin described. A: No. Jennifer Rodriguez, a Walmart spokeswoman, said in an email to FactCheck.org, that the company plans to support organizations over the next five years that deal with the financial, health care, educational and criminal justice systems.

Add to that the money pouring in from foreigners as the riots have spread throughout the world? Credit: Federal Election Commission Website, FEC records show ActBlue making earmarked contributions on behalf of donors, Police investigating fatal shooting near University of Maryland, Anne Arundel Board of Elections warns someone is fraudulently going door to door to collect ballots, Life without tailgating: Washington football fans adjust to changes during the pandemic, 'The Rock' promises 'electrifying' XFL comeback in Spring 2022, Launch of rocket carrying $23M titanium space toilet at Wallops Island scrubbed, VERIFY: No, the CEO of Wendy's did not donate to the campaign of President Trump. “The donations are still in development and, at this time, no particular one organization has been selected,” Rodriguez said.

Bank of America. The Jews, Virginia Forces Christian Ministries to Adopt 'Government Ideology' or Pay $100K, It’s rare for populist leaders to be ousted after one term, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Donations to Black Lives Matter Go to ‘ActBlue’ – The Activist Arm of the Democrat Party. Credit: Black Lives Matter Website Donate Page. What you're seeing is a bunch of donations for the DNC made through ActBlue. A young woman suffering from white guilt called a friend of mine to ask what “ActBlue” was? While each of the companies mentioned has pledged to give the listed amounts to support various racial equality initiatives, none has specifically mentioned Black Lives Matter as a beneficiary.

A Project of The Annenberg Public Policy Center. Posted at 7:50 am on June 12, 2020 by Elizabeth Vaughn.

VERIFY: No, donations to Black Lives Matter do not go to the DNC Claims that the Black Lives Matter movement is giving millions of dollars to the …

“The boogaloo movement is gaining momentum. 24 Aug 2020.

The Democrats have set up a well-organized, highly-developed and exceptionally effective fundraising system which allows them to escape accountability. Pineda, Khrysgiana. Press release.

The article goes on trying to debunk sites which have covered the story, and conservatives including Candace Owens and Fox News’ Tomi Lahren, but all of this is disingenuous. Needless to say, he was not given an answer. Contributions to charitable organizations which are not cashed or affirmatively refused will go to ActBlue Charities.

In the event that a campaign or committee (a) fails for 60 days to cash a check from ActBlue which includes your contribution (after ActBlue makes repeated attempts to work with the campaign to ensure all checks are cashed), or (b) affirmatively refuses a contribution earmarked through ActBlue, your contribution will be re-designated as a contribution to ActBlue. If you go to the official Black Lives Matter website and click donate, you’re redirected to a portal for “ActBlue,” which lists itself as a “registered charitable organization.”. Cook, Tim (@tim_cook). We apologize to each of these companies for our mistake and we apologize to you for the error.”. The companies have pledged support for racial equality initiatives, but haven’t specified Black Lives Matter as a beneficiary.

So, it’s possible that Bank of America has given money to Black Lives Matter through the matching program, which Halldin described as “employee-driven.”. Here's what is making so many people confused.