NEW: Ashley Biden Hit With Serious Legal Trouble

In December, reports emerged that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation donated $250,000 to Women’s Wellness (Spa)ce, a women’s wellness center in Philadelphia founded by Ashley Biden, daughter of President Joe Biden.

Now, a government watchdog has filed a complaint with the IRS over the foundation’s failure to disclose the 2023 donation. At the time of the contribution, Joe Biden was still serving as president.

The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC), a conservative watchdog group, accused the Philadelphia-based organization, which describes itself as a “trauma-informed wellness center,” of violating financial reporting regulations.

Ashley Biden’s nonprofit failed to report the $250,000 donation from Archewell in its 2023 tax filings, prompting the NLPC to file an IRS complaint.

NLPC legal counsel Paul Kamenar called the omission a “clear violation” and questioned whether Ashley Biden’s reported 40-hour workweek at $12.75 per hour was exaggerated. He urged the IRS to investigate potential penalties.

Paris, FRANCE – July 25 2023: Ashley Biden with her mother Jill Biden welcoming by wife of French president Brigitte Macron, at Elysée Palace to celebrate the return of the United States to UNESCO.

The wellness center, which Ashley founded in 2023, reported $170,296 in revenue that year—making the Archewell donation a significant portion of its funding. Kamenar also raised concerns about “the political implications” of Harry and Meghan’s financial support.

IRS filings are submitted under penalty of perjury, and neither Archewell nor Women’s Wellness (Spa)ce has responded to requests for comment.

Kamenar stated that “the large contribution raised eyebrows because of the political implications of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s attempts to ingratiate themselves with President Biden and his family.”

In the complaint, the NLPC argues that “a full audit of Ashley Biden’s group is warranted to determine where the $250,000 cash grant was deposited and its disposition.”

Kamenar told the DailyMail that he had “no idea” why the donation was missing from public records. While acknowledging the possibility of an “innocent” accounting mistake, he insisted the situation was a “red flag” requiring further scrutiny.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 18: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex meet fans at Government House in Melbourne, Australia

The IRS complaint also highlights inconsistencies in Women’s Wellness (Spa)ce’s filings, pointing out that the organization reported having eight board members but listed only seven.

Financial records show Ashley Biden was reported as working 40 hours per week but earned just $11,250 from July through the end of the year. That amounts to approximately $511 per week, or $12.75 per hour—comparable to entry-level fast food wages in Philadelphia.

The complaint questions the accuracy of her reported workload, stating: “While Ms. Biden’s pay is low for her educational and work experience (we) believe that her reported 40-hour work week may have been exaggerated since she was engaged in politically related and other activities, including foreign travel with her mother (Jill Biden).”

Ashley Biden, born in 1981, is the daughter of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. A social worker, activist, and fashion designer, she previously worked in Delaware’s child services system for 15 years and later served as executive director of the Delaware Center for Justice, where she focused on criminal justice reform.

An Impact Report obtained by PEOPLE described her initiative: “Drawing from her experience with the criminal justice system, Biden’s initiative is inspired by her work with Mural Arts’ Women’s Reentry Program, providing support and opportunities for formerly incarcerated women. The center aims to offer a safe haven and community for women impacted by trauma, providing resources such as nutritious food, exercise, meditation, and therapeutic interventions.”