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Federal complaint alleges Big Blue Umbrella CEO obtained a $1.2 million grant award through misrepresentations
Federal prosecutors charged Big Blue Umbrella CEO and executive director Donye Mitchell, also known as Danya Mitchell, with wire fraud. The complaint alleges Mitchell misrepresented the organization’s housing experience and partnerships to obtain an award exceeding $1.2 million from county-funded Amity Foundation, then used disbursed funds for personal expenses and unsupported payments. Prosecutors said Mitchell was considered a fugitive when the case was announced.
Status matters. This page records a sourced development, not a completed No Halo investigation. An allegation is not a finding. Dismissals, settlements, judgments, corrections and final outcomes remain distinct.
Donor relevance
Why this matters
The case concerns money designated for housing and mental-health services for vulnerable people and highlights grant-vetting and milestone-monitoring risks involving a small regional provider.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The claims were made by federal prosecutors in a criminal complaint announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not established that Mitchell or Big Blue Umbrella committed fraud. The complaint remains an allegation, and No Halo has not independently verified the organization’s claimed service capacity, spending records or the final amount of grant money disbursed and recoverable.
Right of reply
Organization response
No response from Big Blue Umbrella or Mitchell was located in the consulted material.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Complaint. Current state: Open. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 16, 2026 · Last verified September 19, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.