A Mellon heir transferred two adjacent Connecticut properties totalling roughly 300 acres to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine group, Children’s Health Defense, at no cost last year.
The donation was valued at approximately $5.5 million and came from a prominent Trump megadonor. The properties, located in a rural area, were gifted outright to the organization.
Children’s Health Defense is a nonprofit known for its opposition to vaccines and public health measures. The group has faced criticism from medical experts for spreading misinformation.
The donor, a member of the wealthy Mellon family, has long supported conservative causes and candidates. This contribution aligns with the donor’s broader patterns of political and philanthropic giving.
Records show the transfer was completed without any financial transaction. The properties were simply signed over to the group.
The donation significantly boosts Children’s Health Defense’s physical assets. The organization now holds substantial real estate for its operations.
This gift highlights the intersection of wealthy political donors and anti-vaccine advocacy. It underscores how private wealth can shape public health debates.
