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Critics Challenge Coefficient Giving's Controversial Funding Choices

2/19/2026

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Coefficient Giving, funded by Dustin Moskovitz, faces criticism for backing defunding police and anti-ICE causes.
The organization, formerly Open Philanthropy, donated millions to JustLeadershipUSA and Color of Change.
A spokesperson said the gifts aimed to improve public safety and reduce government spending.
Open Philanthropy also funded conservative groups, including the American Conservative Union, and reforms like the First Step Act were enacted during its funding period.

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Coefficient Giving, funded by Dustin Moskovitz, faces criticism for backing defunding police and anti-ICE causes.
The organization, formerly Open Philanthropy, donated millions to JustLeadershipUSA and Color of Change.
A spokesperson said the gifts aimed to improve public safety and reduce government spending.
Open Philanthropy also funded conservative groups, including the American Conservative Union, and reforms like the First Step Act were enacted during its funding period.