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White House ballroom Philanthropic Support Agreement, released through FOIA

National Park Service, Executive Residence and Trust for the National Mall

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  1. documented

    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.

    Pages 3-5, sections III.A.8, III.C.1-2 and III.D.8

    Ballroom funding agreement preserves donor anonymity and gives the White House referral control · Funding agreement disclosed through FOIA litigation

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    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.

    Pages 3-4, sections III.A.9-10

    Ballroom funding agreement preserves donor anonymity and gives the White House referral control · Funding agreement disclosed through FOIA litigation