Fact Check: Did Erika Kirk Launch a $175 Million Chicago Boarding School Charity?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk launched a $175 million charity for a Chicago boarding school called “The Kirk Academy of Hope.”

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: Snopes found no evidence such a school or charity exists. Erika Kirk has made no announcements, filings, or public statements supporting the claim, which originated from fabricated posts.

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Date: 12/16/2025

 

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Last Updated on December 16, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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