Three of George Floyd's siblings have formally asked Philonise Floyd to provide full accounting for the GoFundMe set up after George's death. A lawyer's letter dated August 11 demands bank statements, transaction histories and tax filings within 20 days, saying prior requests were ignored. The siblings—named beneficiaries—say they have not received their shares. Discrepancies in reported totals (about $13M early, $14.7M in GoFundMe's report, and roughly $19M cited in the letter) are at the heart of the dispute.
George Floyd's Siblings Demand Full Accounting From Philonise Over Disputed $19M GoFundMe
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Three of George Floyd's siblings — Zsazsa, LaTonya and Rodney Floyd — have formally demanded that their brother Philonise Floyd produce complete financial records for the GoFundMe campaign created after George Floyd's death.
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What the Siblings Are Asking For
According to TMZ, a lawyer for the three siblings sent Philonise a letter dated August 11 giving him 20 days to provide full accounting documents, including bank account statements, transaction histories and related tax filings tied to the fundraiser. The siblings say prior requests for this information were ignored and that they have not received their shares despite being listed as beneficiaries.
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“We want to see the records, understand how decisions were made, and make sure the family's questions are answered,” Rodney Floyd told TMZ. “We're speaking up because transparency matters.”
Background And The Dispute
The GoFundMe campaign far exceeded its original $1.5 million goal. Within about a week it attracted nearly 500,000 donations and raised close to $13 million, a record for individual contributions on the platform at the time. The disagreement centers on differing reported totals: GoFundMe's 2020 year-end report listed the campaign at $14.7 million, while the siblings' letter references a figure closer to $19 million, prompting questions about final receipts and how funds were distributed.
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The siblings' demand highlights broader concerns within the family about transparency and whether beneficiaries received the funds intended for them. The letter seeks a detailed breakdown of how the money was handled, who made distribution decisions, and documentation to verify disbursements.
What Happens Next: Philonise has 20 days from the date of the letter to comply or respond, after which the siblings could pursue further legal action or escalation if records are not provided.
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