San Francisco’s nonprofit world has been serving up more drama than a reality TV show, and we’re here for all the juicy details. From million-dollar slush funds to extravagant spending that would make even tech bros blush, local organizations have been turning charitable missions into personal piggy banks.

Let’s dive into the most jaw-dropping scandals that have rocked the city’s do-gooder ecosystem. The SF Parks Alliance basically pulled a disappearing act with millions of dollars from community groups, while simultaneously giving their executives raises. Talk about audacity!

When Public Funds Go Wild

Take Urban Alchemy, a “street ambassador” nonprofit that somehow managed to charge the city $5,000 per month for a single pandemic tent. Yes, you read that right. Their creative accounting could fund a luxury studio apartment in the Mission, proving that nonprofit doesn’t always mean non-profitable.

The Million-Dollar Mischief Maker

Mohammed Nuru, the poster child for nonprofit shenanigans, turned city departments into his personal playground. Using organizations like the SF Parks Alliance as a $1 million slush fund, he transformed public resources into lavish parties and swag - all while contractors like Recology happily played along.

Accountability? What’s That?

While many of these organizations continue operating with minimal consequences, the pattern is clear: systemic financial mismanagement is thriving in San Francisco’s nonprofit landscape. From the Aquarium of the Bay’s CEO spending $460,000 on a concert trip to Dubai to the Human Rights Commission’s questionable side gigs, these stories reveal a culture of unchecked spending and minimal oversight.

As the city continues to investigate these financial fiascos, one thing remains certain: San Francisco’s nonprofits have mastered the art of turning charitable intentions into personal piggy banks.