The AIDS Healthcare Foundation oversees a global philanthropic empire that extends from its Hollywood headquarters to 15 states and 38 countries. “Measure S is going to hurt the people” the foundation serves, said Silver Lake resident Bobby Peppey, a foe of Measure S who was diagnosed with AIDS more than a decade ago. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has waded into politics before. Measure S is a blatant abuse of the resources of AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Under federal law, nonprofits like the AIDS Healthcare Foundation are allowed to weigh in on legislation, but too much lobbying can jeopardize their tax-exempt status.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 24, 2017 11:00 UTC