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Massive Fraud Uncovered: Minnesota Nonprofit's 2,800% Funding Surge

12/16/2025

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The Feeding Our Future nonprofit in Minnesota saw funding surge 2,800% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Audits show the Minnesota Department of Education failed to oversee the organization, enabling payments to reach $140.3 million in 2021, up from $1.4 million in 2019.
State audits found flawed applications were approved and complaints ignored.
Governor Tim Walz acknowledged accountability for fraud during his administration.
Minnesota taxpayers face a cleanup cost.

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Story summary

The Feeding Our Future nonprofit in Minnesota saw funding surge 2,800% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Audits show the Minnesota Department of Education failed to oversee the organization, enabling payments to reach $140.3 million in 2021, up from $1.4 million in 2019.
State audits found flawed applications were approved and complaints ignored.
Governor Tim Walz acknowledged accountability for fraud during his administration.
Minnesota taxpayers face a cleanup cost.