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$25K foundation gift bounced between MIT and ASU, mentions Joichi Ito, Andrew Farkas, Leon Black

Date
November 11, 2025
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House Oversight
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House Oversight #025594
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2
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2

Summary

The email chain hints at a small financial transaction ($25K) involving a foundation, MIT, ASU, and mentions high‑profile individuals (Joichi Ito, Leon Black, Andrew Farkas). It provides a concrete am Reference to a $25,000 gift from a foundation that MIT is returning to ASU. Mention of Leon Black’s money being retained, implying other related funds. Names of Joichi Ito (MIT professor/administrato

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