From Fox News · Michael Dorgan · · 1m 40s
Medea Benjamin's Foundation Funds Left-Wing Groups
Benjamin's family foundation backed CodePink with $3.2m over 15 years.
In brief
Benjamin's family foundation backed CodePink with $3.2m over 15 years. Medea Benjamin's family foundation provided $3.2 million to CodePink and other left-wing groups since 2009. Originally reported by Fox News.
CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin
Medea Benjamin co-founded CodePink with Jodie Evans in 2002.
Family Foundation Arc of Justice
The family foundation Arc of Justice began as The Benjamin Fund in 2002.
Funding CodePink
Arc of Justice provided nearly $3.2 million to CodePink since 2009.
Other Activist Groups
The foundation also gave $2.05 million to Global Exchange and $2.24 million to Grassroots International.
California Registration
California revoked Arc of Justice's charitable registration due to compliance failures.
Benjamin's Activism
Benjamin frequently led protests and interrupted congressional hearings.
House Hearing
Benjamin was escorted from a House hearing on foreign influence after protesting.
Foundation Changes
Benjamin stepped down from the board and new leadership took over.
New Focus
The foundation now plans to fund childhood enrichment programs and domestic social services.
Funding Sources
Benjamin's father provided early financial backing through real estate investments.
Investment Growth
The foundation's assets grew from $39.63 million in 2020 to $54.64 million in 2024.
California Reinstatement
The foundation filed for reinstatement after missing California registration deadlines.
New Leadership
Maya Danaher became president after Benjamin resigned from the board.
Funding Shift
The foundation will now focus on domestic childhood programs instead of international activism.
Benjamin's Stance
Benjamin denied taking direction from foreign governments for her activism.
Current Status
The foundation is working to regain its California charitable registration status.
The takeaway
Medea Benjamin's family foundation provided $3.2 million to CodePink and other left-wing groups since 2009.
