WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, America First Legal (AFL) disclosed findings indicating that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has channeled more than $30 million into initiatives promoting illegal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts and anti-police projects within a single year. The research, conducted in collaboration with the American Accountability Foundation, reveals a pattern of funding groups that advocate for divisive policies and perpetuate what AFL describes as the "systemic racism lie."
Among the recipients of the Gates Foundation's contributions are organizations such as The Inland Empire Community Foundation, The Indian American Impact Project, Independent Sector, In Our BackYards, Inc., Guttmacher Institute, Greater Waco Collective Impact Initiative, Getting Smart, Fund for Educational Excellence, Inc., Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, California Community Colleges Foundation, Eskolta School and Research Design, Inc., Equity in Education Coalition, Equimundo Center for Masculinities and Social Justice, Equal Measure.org, Educause, and Edtrust.org.
The Inland Empire Community Foundation, for instance, received $289,000 in 2022 for a "Black Equity Fund," despite legal concerns raised by the United States Court of Appeals regarding race-based exclusion. Similarly, the Indian American Impact Project, which was granted $250,000, is noted for its partisan stance and commitment to advancing illegal DEI practices.
Independent Sector, a recipient of a $400,000 donation, has adopted DEI initiatives under pressure from other woke foundations, supporting racially discriminatory programs aimed at closing the perceived "racial wealth gap." In a similar vein, In Our BackYards, Inc., received $450,000 and offers a 'Racial Justice Toolkit' that aligns with the organization's DEI-focused agenda.
The Guttmacher Institute, backed by donations totaling over $2.3 million, has been criticized for its pro-abortion stance and promotion of DEI principles that prioritize race considerations over clinical care and research quality. The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, which received nearly $10 million in 2022, explicitly prioritizes DEI values over other aspects of its operations, as outlined on its website.
Other beneficiaries of the Gates Foundation's funding include educational institutions like the California Community Colleges Foundation and Eskolta School and Research Design, Inc., as well as advocacy groups like Equity in Education Coalition and Equimundo Center for Masculinities and Social Justice, all of which received significant financial support for their DEI-related endeavors.
In response to these revelations, America First Legal President Stephen Miller expressed concerns over the Gates Foundation's allocation of resources, stating that the evidence suggests a systematic undermining of nondiscrimination laws and the core principle of judging individuals based on character rather than skin color.
The implications of these findings raise questions about the alignment of philanthropic efforts with legal and ethical standards, particularly in the realm of DEI initiatives and their impact on societal cohesion and equality.