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Nine nonprofits in Massachusetts, including five in Central Massachusetts, received an undisclosed amount of charitable donations from the LIV Golf tour event held at The International in Bolton over Labor Day weekend. The LIV tour has become controversial because it is challenging the PGA Tour business model and because its primary backer is the Public Investment Fund from the Saudi Arabian ruling royal family, which has been tied to human rights abuses. The Saudi fund is also an investor in much less controversial enterprises, including businesses like Google, Starbucks, Microsoft, JP Morgan Chase, and Amazon, which is a sponsor of PGA Tour events.

Should nonprofits refuse to take donations from organizations deemed controversial?
No, as the nonprofit will use the money for positive social benefits. (14%, 26 VOTES)
Almost never. Nonprofits should only turn down donations in the most extreme cases. (17%, 32 VOTES)
Sometimes. Certain donations should be flagged for further review if a donor's background is problematic. (39%, 72 VOTES)
Yes, as nonprofits should take money only from people and organizations who align with the nonprofits' values. (30%, 55 VOTES)
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Nine nonprofits in Massachusetts, including five in Central Massachusetts, received an undisclosed amount of charitable donations from the LIV Golf tour event held at The International in Bolton over Labor Day weekend. The LIV tour has become controversial because it is challenging the PGA Tour business model and because its primary backer is the Public Investment Fund from the Saudi Arabian ruling royal family, which has been tied to human rights abuses. The Saudi fund is also an investor in much less controversial enterprises, including businesses like Google, Starbucks, Microsoft, JP Morgan Chase, and Amazon, which is a sponsor of PGA Tour events.

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3 Comments

  • Merrill L Cohen
    September 12, 2022

    The US imports 5-6 % of its oil from Saudis and is looking for more. No problem there.

  • September 12, 2022

    Although I think that nonprofits should only take money from organizations that align with their values, I see absolutely no problem whatsoever with taking money from the Saudis.

  • Viki Mosher
    September 12, 2022

    If profitable businesses had to not profit from their money I would agree but why would a non profit who helps those in need be held to a higher standard?