Chick-fil-A: $2,000,000 to anti-gay groups in 2009 alone

Equality Matters hasn't forgot what Chick-Fil-A's COO said in January when the company's support of anti-gay marriage organizations became apparent.

Chick-Fil-A's President Released A Statement Denying The Company's Ties To Anti-Gay Groups. In response to the controversy, Chick-fil-A president and COO Dan Cathy released a statement denying that Chick-fil-A's donation was an endorsement of traditional marriage, arguing that Chick-fil-A has "no agenda against anyone," and that the company would not "champion any political agendas" relating to marriages or families. [PR Newswire, 1/29/11]

Here are the 2009 donations, from the IRS Form 990s for Chick-Fil-A's charity, Winshape. Hit Equality Matters' website (link above) to see how the beneficiaries of Chick-Fil-A's largesse work to ensure that gay people continue to be second class Americans.

1. Marriage & Family Legacy Fund: $994,199
2. Fellowship Of Christian Athletes: $480,000
3. National Christian Foundation: $240,000
4. Focus On The Family: $12,500
5. Eagle Forum: $5,000
6. Exodus International: $1,000
7. Family Research Council: $1,000