Staff Reports
It seems the latest financial shenanigans have taken a turn straight out of a B-movie plot. In a classic case of throwing money at the wall to see what sticks, new charities with all the credibility of a three-legged dog are being handed slush-fund cash as if it were candy at a parade. Nothing screams fiscal responsibility like bankrolling charities that haven’t even had time to prove they can tie their shoes, let alone handle a budget.
The audacity of this initiative is remarkable, almost as if someone thought that merely having “charity” in the name would automatically grant these organizations a golden ticket to the public purse. Instead of conducting due diligence, it appears some decision-makers are content to close their eyes, throw a dart, and hope for the best. In the world of responsible spending, this should raise a red flag the size of Texas.
What makes this situation even more baffling is the sheer level of optimism being displayed. It seems like wishful thinking has reached new heights. Handing over funds to groups with little more than a PowerPoint presentation and a heartfelt Instagram post shouldn’t be considered a wise investment strategy. Unfortunately for taxpayers, someone thought it prudent—and that someone probably won’t be sticking around when the financial chickens come home to roost.
NY Post: The era of funneling public cash to shady nonprofits that pay lip service to the “right” causes must end — at least, if we ever want Americans to trust their government again.https://t.co/My0JjrATFE
— Lee Zeldin (@LeeMZeldin) March 7, 2025
It’s an unfortunate reality that a little bit of oversight might have gone a long way here, but that requires effort and judgment. Instead, this financial free-for-all seems to celebrate the popularity of a catchy name over actual results. The idea that taxpayers’ hard-earned cash could be funneled into enterprises that are as solid as a house of cards is enough to make anyone’s blood boil.
As this cash bonanza for fledgling charities raises eyebrows, one can only hope this isn’t the beginning of a trend. Americans deserve better than their dollars being tossed around with reckless abandon, lined up behind shaky organizations that have yet to prove their worth. For now, it remains to be seen whether these new charities step up and deliver, or if they simply fade away like last season’s fashion.
