The News reviewed state and federal public records, consulted charity watchdog groups and other industry professionals and interviewed the Dalton Foundation’s board members, tax attorney and beneficiaries. The scrutiny revealed that Prolanthropy not only profited from Bills fans’ unsolicited donations, but the nonprofits it manages submit tax records that obscure how the money was used.
The Buffalo News reported on Sunday after a monthslong investigation into how the donations were spent. Readers asked questions after learning about Prolanthropy’s business model.Â
Bills fans donated $442,000 to the Andy and Jordan Dalton Foundation in 2018, drawing national attention and spurring a charitable movement that continues.
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