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Ballroom funding agreement preserves donor anonymity and gives the White House referral control

Date
2026-04-22
Entry type
documented event
Current status
Funding agreement disclosed through FOIA litigation

Entities and roles

Relationships in this file

  1. Trust for the National Malladministers donations and transfers project fundsWhite House ballroom project

Money trail

  1. feeMaximum Trust fee on the first $200 million of eligible ballroom donationsUp to $5 million
    Reported fee payer / source
    Eligible cash or liquidatable donations under the ballroom agreement
    Reported fee recipient
    Trust for the National Mall
    reported · 2026-04-22 · observedPopulation First $200 million of cash or liquidatable donations governed by the disclosed agreementPeriod 2026-04-22 to 2026-04-22Basis The agreement permits a 2.5% administrative fee on the first $200 million, explicitly capped at $5 million for that tier.Limits Observed contract term, not an amount verified as received or paid. Additional eligible donations carry a separate 2% fee. Disclosure date does not establish execution date.Open cited evidence

Claims and evidence

  1. factdocumented

    The agreement directs the parties to preserve donor anonymity consistent with law. The Executive Residence identifies and refers donors; the Trust may not publicly recognize project donors without the Executive Residence's written authorization.

  2. factdocumented

    The Trust may retain a 2.5% administrative fee on the first $200 million of cash or liquidatable donations, up to $5 million, and 2% on additional amounts. It transfers available donated funds to federal parties upon written requests describing project costs.

  3. factdocumented

    Public Citizen reported that the administration disclosed the ballroom funding agreement on April 22, 2026, after the organization's October FOIA request and December lawsuit.