The Ensign Peak Fund and SEC Action
A 2019 whistleblower revealed the LDS Church had accumulated over $100 billion in Ensign Peak Advisors -- a tax-exempt investment fund funded primarily from tithing. The SEC fined the Church and Ensign Peak $5 million in 2023 for filing misleading disclosures that used multiple shell LLCs to obscure the fund's true size.
The Member Fraud Claims
Civil lawsuits allege members donated tithing under materially false representations about fund use -- believing contributions supported charitable and religious purposes rather than accumulating in a massive investment reserve.
Religious donation fraud claims face First Amendment barriers: courts are reluctant to adjudicate religious organizations' use of donations. Courts have reached conflicting conclusions on justiciability.
Status 2026
Civil proceedings are active in multiple courts. First Amendment barriers make class certification challenging. No settlement has been announced.
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LDS Church Tithing Lawsuit: Ensign Peak Fund & Member Fraud Claims: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about this case and your legal options.
Did the SEC fine the LDS Church?
Yes. $5 million in 2023 for misleading disclosures about Ensign Peak's size.
Can you sue a church for tithing fraud?
Civil fraud claims are possible in theory but face significant First Amendment religious autonomy barriers.
What did the Church do with tithing money?
A substantial portion accumulated in Ensign Peak. The Church also uses tithing for temples, education, and humanitarian work.
Is there a tithing lawsuit settlement?
No settlement announced as of June 2026.
What is Ensign Peak Advisors?
The LDS Church's tax-exempt investment management entity managing its $100B+ portfolio.