Group Tied to Supreme Court Patron Leo Pours $103 Million Into Conservative Causes
- 85 Fund increased funding by more than 33% since 2021
- The group gave $2.3 million to the Federalist Society
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A key group linked to GOP fundraiser Leonard Leo poured $103 million into conservative causes last year, providing a significant boost to organizations that oppose diversity programs and medical care for transgender people, among other issues.
Distributions from the group, the 85 Fund, increased roughly 33% since 2021, according to tax filings shared with Bloomberg News by progressive advocacy group Accountable.US. Overall, the 85 Fund reported revenue of more than $134 million in 2022.