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David Rubenstein

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Dec 19, 2025
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Which donors and gift sources have publicly given to the Kennedy Center since Trump became chair, and what are their origins?

Since President Trump became chair of the Kennedy Center earlier this year, publicly disclosed gifts and fundraising totals point to a mix of longstanding institutional donors, a reported $5 million s...

Jan 2, 2026
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How have major donors and philanthropic gifts to the Kennedy Center changed since the renaming?

Since the board—reconstituted under President Trump—moved to add his name to the Kennedy Center, evidence shows a split in philanthropic behavior: some long-standing donors and artists have signaled w...

Jan 3, 2026

Were reported increases in Kennedy Center fundraising during Trump's tenure verified by independent audits?

Claims that fundraising surged after President Trump took control of the Kennedy Center were promoted by the Center’s new leadership—Richard Grenell posted a social-media claim of “record‑breaking” do...

Jan 3, 2026

What are the Kennedy Center’s latest donor disclosures and how do they compare to prior years’ giving?

The Kennedy Center reported raising a “record‑breaking” $58 million from donors and sponsors in a 30‑day push under new leadership, a figure cited by the center and reported by NPR as part of the fund...

Dec 31, 2025

How did the composition of the Kennedy Center board change after Trump’s appointments, and who are the major new donors?

The Kennedy Center’s governing board was purged in early 2025 and refilled entirely with trustees appointed by President Donald Trump, who was then elected chair by that new board, a move that removed...

Nov 3, 2025

Who are the key donors to the White House Historical Association?

The White House Historical Association relies primarily on rather than public funding, and its reported revenue shows that contributions make up a substantial share of its income; however, the associa...