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==Donations==
 
==Donations==
 
===Clarion Fund==
 
===Clarion Fund==
In 2008, CF received a grant of $17,778,600 from [[Donors Capital Fund]], which also funded [[Security Research Associates]], a group run by anti-Islam activist and radio host [[Tom Trento]] who assisted in the distribution of the anti-Islam film [[Obsession]].<ref>Eli Clifton, [http://www.lobelog.com/right-wing-slush-fund-behind-2008-islamophobia-campaign/ Right Wing “Slush Fund” Behind 2008 Islamophobia Campaign], ''Lobelog.com'', 28 October 2010</ref><ref>[http://www.guidestar.org/FinDocuments/2008/541/934/2008-541934032-0586b7b7-9.pdf Form 990 filing for Donors Capital Fund], Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 2008</ref>
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In 2008, the Clarion Fund received a grant of $17,778,600 from [[Donors Capital Fund]], which also funded [[Security Research Associates]], a group run by anti-Islam activist and radio host [[Tom Trento]] who assisted in the distribution of the anti-Islam film [[Obsession]].<ref>Eli Clifton, [http://www.lobelog.com/right-wing-slush-fund-behind-2008-islamophobia-campaign/ Right Wing “Slush Fund” Behind 2008 Islamophobia Campaign], ''Lobelog.com'', 28 October 2010</ref><ref>[http://www.guidestar.org/FinDocuments/2008/541/934/2008-541934032-0586b7b7-9.pdf Form 990 filing for Donors Capital Fund], Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 2008</ref>
 
 
  
 
==Affiliations==
 
==Affiliations==

Revision as of 14:02, 25 February 2015

Donors Capital Fund (DCF) is a non-profit Virginia-based donor advised charity that distributes grants to politically conservative and libertarian organisations.

Known as a right wing 'slush fund' , it enables wealthy donors to fund organisations anonymously. Founded in 1999, it is affiliated with the Donors Trust.

Donations

=Clarion Fund

In 2008, the Clarion Fund received a grant of $17,778,600 from Donors Capital Fund, which also funded Security Research Associates, a group run by anti-Islam activist and radio host Tom Trento who assisted in the distribution of the anti-Islam film Obsession.[1][2]

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  1. Eli Clifton, Right Wing “Slush Fund” Behind 2008 Islamophobia Campaign, Lobelog.com, 28 October 2010
  2. Form 990 filing for Donors Capital Fund, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Treasury, 2008