In early 2011, Chick-fil-A came under fire for its donations and political ties to a number of anti-gay groups. Though Chick-fil-A continues to deny supporting an anti-gay agenda, the company has donated over $3 million to organizations like the Family Research Council and Exodus International between 2003 and 2009. And in 2010 alone, Chick-fil-A donated over $1.9 million to anti-gay causes, more than any other year for which public records are available.
Chick-Fil-A's Charitable Arm Gave Nearly $2 Million To Anti-Gay Groups In 2010
- WinShape Is Chick-Fil-A's Charitable Arm.
- WinShape Gave Over $1.9 Million To Anti-Gay Groups.
MARRIAGE & FAMILY FOUNDATION (MFF)
- Chick-Fil-A Vice President Launched Marriage And Family Legacy Fund.
- MFLF Is A Project Of The Anti-Gay Marriage CoMission.
- MFLF Officially Changed Its Name To The Marriage & Family Foundation.
- WinShape Donated $1,188,380 To Marriage & Family Foundation.
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA)
- Fellowship Of Christian Athletes Conference Has "Freed" People From Homosexuality.
- FCA Website Highlights Coach Who Was "Delivered From Homosexuality.
- FCA Ministry Leader Application Condemns "Impure Lifestyle" of Gays.
- WinShape Donated $480,000 To FCA.
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION (NCF)
- National Christian Foundation Donates To Anti-Gay Groups.
- WinShape Donated $247,500 To NCF.
- Winshape Donated $54,000 To New Mexico Christian Foundation.
EXODUS INTERNATIONAL
- Exodus International Promotes "Ex-Gay" Therapy.
- WinShape Donated $1,000 To Exodus International.
FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL
- Family Research Council Is Designated As An Anti-Gay Hate Group By the SPLC.
- WinShape Donated $1,000 To Family Research Council.
GEORGIA FAMILY COUNCIL
- Georgia Family Council Argued For Prop 8.
- President Is Vocal Critic Of Marriage Equality.
- WinShape Donated $2,500 To Georgia Family Council.
Chick-Fil-A President Has Denied Company Has An Anti-Gay Agenda
- Chick-Fil-A's President Released A Statement Denying The Company Is "Anti-Gay."
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