According to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Texas nonprofit received millions in federal funds each month to operate an empty overflow facility, prompting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to cancel its contract.
DOGE revealed that Family Endeavors, a nonprofit based in San Antonio, was awarded a no-bid contract in 2021 after a former U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement employee and Biden transition team member joined the organization. Under the contract, HHS paid $18 million per month to maintain a migrant housing facility in Pecos, Texas—despite it being vacant.
The nonprofit’s financial assets reportedly surged from $8.3 million in 2020 to over $520 million by 2023. With occupancy in licensed migrant housing facilities dropping below 20%, HHS ultimately ended the agreement, a move DOGE says will save taxpayers over $215 million annually.
Following the revelation, U.S. Attorney Ed Martin acknowledged the report on social media, stating, “I see it. We will dig into this.”
DOGE, led by Elon Musk, has positioned itself as a watchdog against government waste, aiming to cut $100 trillion in spending, with Musk predicting the goal could be reached by slashing $4 billion daily through September.
