Tariq really only has two options.
-Return all of the money to each and every individual who donated.
-Find another plot/property that’s similar to the initial location that was intended. This includes providing receipts and being transparent about the costs AND price for the other property.
*Once the property is purchased (whether it’s the original Crenshaw or not), he should be providing receipts to those who’ve donated regardless. It isn’t wise to do in the beginning or before the paperwork is official because people would definitely try to sabotage the museum. But he’s gonna have to show some docs or statements eventually. I’m talking showing the exact costs and where every dollar is going.
I didn’t donate because I felt like he was crowdfunding to build an asset (the museum) that would primarily only provide HIM with even more wealth. Who’s going to be on the deed/title? Who/what is going to own that museum and property exactly? Besides the necessary maintenance (employees, taxes and bills included), who’s going to pocket the admission fees? Who do all of the artifacts belong to?
I’d love to see it built though. I’ll definitely be visiting if it’s accomplished and completed. It just isn’t going to be built on my dime and in these circumstances. Won’t catch me donating to build generational wealth for someone else’s children when I have my own that I currently bust my ass to provide for.