Ashley Biden’s Nonprofit Allegedly Failed to Report $500K

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Ashley Biden’s nonprofit, Women’s Wellness Spa(ce), faces serious allegations of failing to report $500,000 in donations to the IRS, including a large contribution from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s foundation.

Key Takeaways

A watchdog group has filed an IRS complaint alleging Ashley Biden’s charity failed to disclose $500,000 in donations, including $250,000 from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation.
The charity’s 2023 tax filing, signed by Biden under penalty of perjury, reported only $170,296 in total contributions despite allegedly receiving $500,000 in pledges.
Questions have been raised about Biden’s reported 40-hour workweek at the nonprofit, given her involvement in other activities including foreign travel.
The National Legal and Policy Center has called for a full IRS investigation and audit to determine the disposition of the funds and assess potential penalties.
The donation from Markle’s foundation has raised concerns about potential political motivations to gain favor with the Biden family.

Allegations of Unreported Donations

The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC), a conservative watchdog group, has filed a formal complaint with the IRS against Ashley Biden’s nonprofit organization, Women’s Wellness Spa(ce). According to the complaint, the charity failed to disclose approximately $500,000 in donations on its 2023 tax filings. The majority of these unreported funds allegedly came from two significant donors: $250,000 from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation and another $250,000 from 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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The discrepancy came to light when the watchdog group compared Women’s Wellness Spa(ce)’s 2023 tax filing, which reported only $170,296 in total contributions, with the Archewell Foundation’s own tax documents that clearly indicated a $250,000 donation to Biden’s organization in 2023. This donation was highlighted as Archewell’s largest grant that year and was even featured in the foundation’s recent “Impact Report.”

“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,” said Paul Kamenar, counsel for the NLPC.

Conflicting Financial Explanations

When questioned about the apparent discrepancy, an accountant for Women’s Wellness Spa(ce), Greg Mangasarian, provided an explanation that has only raised further questions. “The Women’s Wellness Space received $150,000 in 2023 and will report the balance in 2024,” he stated. This response conflicts with IRS reporting requirements, particularly for organizations using accrual-based accounting, where pledged donations should be reported in the year they are committed, not when the funds are physically received.

The charity’s tax filing, which Ashley Biden signed under penalty of perjury, did not disclose any contributions over $5,000, despite the substantial pledges from high-profile donors. The filing also indicated that Biden worked 40 hours per week at the nonprofit while collecting a relatively modest salary, a claim that watchdog groups have questioned given her other commitments and activities, including documented foreign travel during the reporting period.

“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 Implications and Calls for Investigation

The large donation from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s foundation has sparked speculation about potential political motivations. Critics suggest the contribution may have been an attempt to curry favor with President Trump’s predecessor and his family. The timing and size of the donation, coupled with its apparent absence from required tax filings, have intensified scrutiny of both parties involved in the transaction.

The NLPC has formally requested that the IRS conduct a comprehensive investigation and audit of Women’s Wellness Space. The watchdog group is specifically calling for the agency to determine what happened to the $250,000 from the Archewell Foundation and to assess appropriate penalties for the alleged inaccuracies in the nonprofit’s tax filings. This complaint follows a previous IRS filing by the same organization that questioned Biden’s reported work hours and the charity’s failure to disclose all board members.

“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,” Kamenar said.

The Nonprofit’s Mission and Operations

Women’s Wellness Spa(ce) was launched in 2023 with the stated mission of providing wellness resources for women who have experienced trauma. According to promotional materials, the organization offers services including guided meditation and therapy. The Archewell Impact Report described the initiative as being “inspired by her work with Mural Arts’ Women’s Reentry Program, providing support and opportunities for formerly incarcerated women.” Despite these lofty goals, the organization maintains a limited online presence, primarily through an Instagram account.

The allegations against Women’s Wellness Spa(ce) come at a time when nonprofit transparency and accountability are receiving increased attention. Tax-exempt organizations are required by law to accurately report all donations and provide complete information about their operations, board members, and finances. The outcome of this complaint could have significant implications not only for Ashley Biden’s charity but also for the broader nonprofit sector and the enforcement of reporting requirements by the IRS.