Meghan Markle Faces IRS Investigation Over Archewell
Meghan Markle Faces IRS Investigation Over Archewell
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly under scrutiny as the IRS opens an investigation into their charity, Archewell. The audit will examine the organization’s finances amid concerns over expenses and donations. Neither has been accused of wrongdoing, but sources say the couple is anxious about the investigation.
Currently, there has been no official announcement from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) confirming that Meghan Markle or the Archewell Foundation are under investigation. Rumors of an IRS audit primarily stem from unverified reports and speculation on social media in early 2026.
Below is a detailed overview of the foundation’s financial and legal status:
Current Legal Status
Still operating: The Archewell Foundation is currently listed as “in good standing” according to the California Attorney General’s Office.
Previous incident: In May 2024, the foundation was labeled “delinquent” due to missing a registration fee and annual reporting documents. However, Governor Gavin Newsom and foundation representatives maintained this was merely a technical paperwork error and was resolved shortly thereafter.
Controversial Financial Issues
Despite the lack of an official investigation, Archewell still faces criticism regarding transparency:
High Expenses: Financial reports for 2024 show total fund expenses reaching $7.5 million, while donations received amounted to only about $3.1 million.
* Decline in donations: In 2022, the fund received just over $2 million in contributions, a sharp decrease from the $13 million received in 2021.
* Missing funds: Several newspapers, such as the Daily Mail, questioned the existence of millions of dollars in donations that did not appear on the regular tax returns (Form 990), although Archewell maintained that their records were accurate.
Currently, there has been no official announcement from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) confirming that Meghan Markle or the Archewell Foundation are under investigation. Rumors of an IRS audit primarily stem from unverified reports and speculation on social media in early 2026.
Below is a detailed overview of the foundation’s financial and legal status:
Current Legal Status
Still operating: The Archewell Foundation is currently listed as “in good standing” according to the California Attorney General’s Office.
Previous incident: In May 2024, the foundation was labeled “delinquent” due to missing a registration fee and annual reporting documents. However, Governor Gavin Newsom and foundation representatives maintained this was merely a technical paperwork error and was resolved shortly thereafter.
Controversial Financial Issues
Despite the lack of an official investigation, Archewell still faces criticism regarding transparency:
High Expenses: Financial reports for 2024 show total fund expenses reaching $7.5 million, while donations received amounted to only about $3.1 million.
* Decline in donations: In 2022, the fund received just over $2 million in contributions, a sharp decrease from the $13 million received in 2021.
* Missing funds: Several newspapers, such as the Daily Mail, questioned the existence of millions of dollars in donations that did not appear on the regular tax returns (Form 990), although Archewell maintained that their records were accurate.
