San Francisco’s nonprofit world just got served a hot mess of financial drama that would make even Wall Street blush.

The SF Parks Alliance, once a darling of the city’s community funding scene, has spectacularly imploded in a scandal that’s making city supervisors see red.

The Money Vanishing Act

Former CEO Drew Becher found himself under the microscope at a City Hall hearing, looking about as comfortable as a tech bro at a union meeting. When asked about the mysterious disappearance of $4 million in community funds, Becher’s responses were less convincing than a startup’s pitch deck during a recession.

“I don’t exactly know where all of it is,” he stammered, which is basically bureaucratic speak for “Oops, we spent your money”.

Community Groups Left High and Dry

Neighborhood organizations that trusted the Parks Alliance are now left wondering where their hard-raised funds vanished. Vicky Rideout from Tompkins Stairway Garden didn’t mince words, calling out the organization’s long-standing financial shenanigans.

The Aftermath

With investigations from the District Attorney and City Attorney, funding pulled by Mayor Lurie, and the nonprofit essentially dissolving, this scandal proves that even in progressive San Francisco, financial accountability isn’t just a suggestion, it’s a requirement.

The cherry on top? Community groups might have a chance to file claims for reimbursement, but let’s be real, in typical SF fashion, that’s about as likely as finding affordable housing.