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DonorsTrust Fuels Anti-Trans Initiatives with $1.2M Funding

3/25/2026

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DonorsTrust, a donor-advised fund for conservative and libertarian causes, has significantly funded anti-trans initiatives.
In 2024, nearly 90% of funding for the Gender Dysphoria Institute (GDI) came from DonorsTrust and the Santa Fe Boys Fund.
Philanthropist Andrew Conru faced backlash for funding a eugenics group, but says he aims to support balanced gender research.
Critics say dark money shapes narratives around transgender rights and health care, promoting misinformation.

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Story summary

DonorsTrust, a donor-advised fund for conservative and libertarian causes, has significantly funded anti-trans initiatives.
In 2024, nearly 90% of funding for the Gender Dysphoria Institute (GDI) came from DonorsTrust and the Santa Fe Boys Fund.
Philanthropist Andrew Conru faced backlash for funding a eugenics group, but says he aims to support balanced gender research.
Critics say dark money shapes narratives around transgender rights and health care, promoting misinformation.