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IRS Investigation into Meghan Markle's Archewell Charity

[HPP] Meghan MarkleDecember 25, 202514 min
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Federal Investigation Initiated

  • πŸ’‘ The speaker and 43 other individuals reported Archewell to the IRS, prompting a formal investigation into Archewell Inc.
  • 🎯 The IRS confirmed they are launching an investigation into the foundation, with the speaker receiving notification on December 12th.

Archewell's "Rebranding" Scrutiny

  • πŸ”‘ Meghan Markle announced renaming Archewell Inc. to Archewell Philanthropies six days after the IRS notification, a move the speaker claims is a new charity, not a rebrand.
  • ⚠️ The speaker alleges the mainstream media is complicit in misrepresenting this as a simple rebranding, failing to report that a new entity was opened.
  • πŸ’° The new Archewell Philanthropies, despite being for charitable purposes, reportedly includes a clause for commercial use at the bottom.

Financial Irregularities and Delinquency

  • πŸ“Š Archewell Inc. is delinquent with the California Department of Justice, having failed to file required fees and renewals by the May 15th deadline.
  • πŸ—“οΈ The IRS website indicates Archewell has not filed approved tax returns since 2022, further highlighting financial non-compliance.

Lack of Transparency and Accountability

  • πŸ” Archewell has refused to send tax filings to the speaker and 43 other individuals, despite public charities being legally obligated to provide them upon request.
  • πŸ“£ The speaker encourages viewers to write to the IRS and Archewell to demand access to these legally mandated tax documents.

Allegations of Fund Misuse

  • πŸ’Έ The speaker suggests Archewell has been misusing funds, pointing to high expenses despite a lack of office space or staff.
  • πŸ›‘ It is alleged that Archewell owes money to staff and is not donating to others, which is why the IRS is investigating.
  • πŸ›‘οΈ The inclusion of Archie and Lilibet's names in the new charity is seen as a shield to deflect criticism from the ongoing financial scrutiny.
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