Ashley Biden Charity Allegedly Hid Massive Donation From IRS

Ashley Biden’s charity is facing serious allegations of hiding $500,000 in donations from the IRS, potentially jeopardizing its tax-exempt status and raising questions about financial transparency in organizations connected to prominent political families.

Key Takeaways

Ashley Biden’s Women’s Wellness Spa(ce) allegedly failed to report $500,000 in donations on its 2023 tax filing, including $250,000 from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation.
The National Legal and Policy Center filed a formal IRS complaint requesting an audit of the charity’s finances and possible penalties.
Ashley Biden signed the charity’s tax forms under penalty of perjury, reporting only $170,296 in total contributions for 2023.
The charity’s accountant claims the grants were pledged in 2023 but distributed in 2024, though watchdog groups argue they should have been reported in 2023.
Questions have been raised about potential political motivations behind Meghan Markle’s quarter-million-dollar donation to President Biden’s daughter’s organization.

Missing Donations Raise Red Flags

The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) has filed a complaint with the IRS against Women’s Wellness Spa(ce), a charity founded by Ashley Biden, alleging significant financial reporting discrepancies. According to the watchdog organization, the charity failed to disclose approximately $500,000 in donations received during 2023, including substantial contributions from two high-profile donors. The complaint points to $250,000 from the Archewell Foundation, established by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and another $250,000 from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

The alleged oversight became apparent when Ashley Biden’s charity reported only $170,296 in total contributions on its 2023 tax filing. This discrepancy has prompted serious concerns about financial transparency and adherence to IRS regulations. The charity, launched in 2023, focuses on providing wellness resources for women who have experienced trauma, including guided meditation and therapy services.

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,” stated Paul Kamenar.

IRS Violations and Watchdog Concerns

The complaint alleges multiple violations of IRS regulations. Ashley Biden signed the charity’s 2023 tax filing under penalty of perjury, which reported no contributions over $5,000. This directly contradicts information found in Archewell’s own tax filings, which revealed its $250,000 donation to Women’s Wellness Spa(ce) as its largest grant of the year. The NLPC is calling for a comprehensive IRS investigation, including possibly deposing Ashley Biden, to determine what happened to the missing funds.

In response to the allegations, the charity’s accountant, Greg Mangasarian, claimed that while the grants were pledged in 2023, most of the money was distributed in 2024. “The Women’s Wellness Space received $150,000 in 2023 and will report the balance in 2024,” he stated. However, the watchdog group argues that under accrual accounting methods, which the charity appears to use, pledged donations should be reported in the year they are committed, regardless of when the funds are received.

“Ms. Biden failed to report the receipt of a grant of $250,000 made in 2023 by the Archewell Foundation, founded by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. In addition, there are other reporting violations by Ms. Biden, including failing to identify all of the Board of Directors of her nonprofit,” said NLPC Counsel Paul Kamenar.

Political Motivations and Additional Concerns

The complaint has fueled speculation about potential political motivations behind the donations, particularly the quarter-million-dollar gift from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s foundation. Paul Kamenar of the NLPC suggested the contribution “raised eyebrows because of the political implications of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s attempts to ingratiate themselves with President Biden and his family.” The timing and size of the donation have invited scrutiny from watchdog groups and conservative analysts.

This is not the first complaint against Ashley Biden’s charity. Previous concerns were raised about her reported work hours and compensation. The tax filing indicates she worked 40 hours weekly for the charity while earning a relatively modest salary, which some critics find questionable given her other activities, including foreign travel. The nonprofit also reportedly has a limited online presence, primarily through an Instagram account, raising questions about its operational scope relative to the significant funding it received.

“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,” said NLPC Counsel Paul Kamenar.

The IRS has not yet publicly responded to the complaint. If the allegations are proven true, Women’s Wellness Spa(ce) could face significant penalties and potentially lose its tax-exempt status. The situation highlights the importance of accurate financial reporting and transparency for charitable organizations, particularly those with connections to prominent political families.