The image appears to be a diagram illustrating the flow of taxpayer funds between various organizations, with a focus on highlighting "High Taxpayer Funds Alert!" for each. Here is a summary:
International Republican Institute (IRI):
EIN: 52-1340267
Gross receipts: $135,224,270
Contributions: $3,609,478
Grants given: $50
Taxpayer funds: $130,699,289
IRI has provided funds to:
East-West Management Institute Inc ($1,088,062)
Consortium For ($25,000)
Communities ($39,199,882)
East-West Management Institute Inc:
EIN: 13-3586432
Gross receipts: $26,698,453
Contributions: $1,400,097
Grants given: $2,080,855
Taxpayer funds: $25,060,024
East-West Management Institute Inc has provided funds to:
The Board of Trustees of the Leland ($39,199,882)
Consortium For:
EIN: 52-1943638
Gross receipts: $363,001,576
Contributions: $875,165
Grants given: $118,193,738
Taxpayer funds: $362,047,237
Communities:
EIN: 46-1818183
Gross receipts: $236,925,314
Contributions: $7,633,404
Grants given: $3,940,630
Taxpayer funds: $155,240,485
Communities have provided funds to:
The Board of Trustees of the Leland ($39,199,882)
The Board of Trustees of the Leland:
EIN: 94-1156365
Gross receipts: $23,780,883,880
Contributions: $1,948,578,098
Grants given: $37,538,516
Taxpayer funds: $1,518,836,616
National Endowment for Democracy (NED):
EIN: 52-1344831
Gross receipts: $363,001,576
Contributions: $875,165
Grants given: $118,193,738
Taxpayer funds: $362,047,237
NED has provided funds to:
IRI ($1,088,062)
Why It's Not Legal:
The legality of the flow of taxpayer funds as depicted in the diagram could be questioned under several scenarios:
Misuse of Funds: If these funds were allocated for specific purposes or programs, and they are being diverted or used in ways not aligned with their intended purpose, this could be illegal.
Lack of Transparency: If there's a lack of transparency in how these funds are being distributed or if there's no proper oversight, this could lead to legal issues regarding government spending and accountability.
Conflict of Interest: If any of the organizations involved have conflicts of interest (e.g., board members or key personnel benefiting personally), this could violate laws regarding conflict of interest in public funding.
Compliance with Regulations: Each organization must comply with regulations governing non-profits, political organizations, or entities receiving federal funds. Non-compliance could lead to legal repercussions.
Political Influence: If these funds are being used to influence political outcomes or elections inappropriately, this could violate laws concerning the use of public funds for political activities.