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Federal prosecutors allege Big Blue Umbrella executive misrepresented the charity to obtain a county-funded grant
Federal prosecutors charged CEO and executive director Donye Mitchell, also known as Danya Mitchell, with wire fraud. The complaint alleges that Mitchell misrepresented Big Blue Umbrella's experience and partnerships while seeking more than $9 million and securing an award of more than $1.2 million from Amity Foundation. Prosecutors allege that approximately $315,000 was disbursed and used for personal expenses including bail costs, credit-card debt, family transfers, rent and PlayStation charges. The charge remains an allegation, and Mitchell is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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 raises donor-relevant questions about grant representations, financial controls and oversight of money intended for housing and mental-health services.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The allegations were made by federal prosecutors in a criminal complaint. The Justice Department reported that Mitchell was considered a fugitive when the case was announced.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not established that Mitchell committed the alleged conduct, verified each reported expenditure or determined the knowledge and actions of the charity's board.
Right of reply
Organization response
No response from Big Blue Umbrella or its board was located in the consulted material. The Justice Department said Amity Foundation terminated the grant contract in May 2025 after raising concerns about spending representations and unmet milestones.
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 20, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.