More than six years after the death of George Floyd, some of his relatives are seeking answers about the millions of dollars raised in his name following his death.
According to documents obtained by TMZ, Floyd’s sisters ZsaZsa Floyd and LaTonya Floyd, along with his brother Rodney Floyd, are requesting a complete accounting of the Official George Floyd Memorial GoFundMe campaign. The relatives say they have not received an accounting of how the money was handled or distributed.
A Houston-based attorney representing the three family members reportedly sent a letter to Philonise Floyd, George Floyd’s brother, on August 11 requesting financial records connected to the fundraiser. The letter reportedly states that the campaign raised approximately $19 million.
The relatives are asking for GoFundMe reports, financial statements, transaction histories, tax filings and other records that could show how the funds were managed and where the money ultimately went.
They maintain that, as members of George Floyd’s family and heirs, they are entitled to a portion of the funds and say they have repeatedly sought information about the campaign without receiving the documentation they requested.
Rodney Floyd told TMZ that the family wants to understand how financial decisions were made and ensure their questions are answered.
The fundraiser became one of the largest campaigns in GoFundMe history following Floyd’s death in May 2020. Within just over a week, it had reportedly raised nearly $13 million from almost 500,000 donations.
At the time, Philonise Floyd said the money would be used for expenses including funeral and burial costs, counseling, travel related to court proceedings and other family needs. He also said a portion would go toward George Floyd’s estate to support his children and their education.
There were also separate fundraising efforts established specifically for Floyd’s daughter, Gianna Floyd. One official GoFundMe campaign established in her honor raised more than $2.35 million from approximately 63,600 donations, with the fundraiser stating that the money would be placed in a trust for Gianna and her mother.
The current dispute centers on the larger memorial fundraiser and the records surrounding its management and distribution.
The relatives also reportedly contacted civil rights attorney Ben Crump seeking answers but say they did not receive a response. Their attorney gave Philonise Floyd 20 days from receipt of the August letter to provide the requested records, while indicating that the family hoped the matter could be resolved amicably.
GoFundMe’s current legal policy states that the company can provide certain fundraiser information—including amounts raised and information about withdrawals—in response to legally valid requests. The company also says it does not itself hold users’ bank funds or complete banking records, which are generally maintained by third-party financial institutions or payment processors.
As the family seeks greater transparency, questions remain about the financial history of the memorial campaign and how the funds were ultimately allocated.
Y’all Know What will continue to follow this developing story as more information becomes available.
