The State of Oregon filed a civil lawsuit against Marcus Brooks, founder and executive director of Cascade Relief Team, alleging he diverted nearly $837,000 in charitable donations and grant money intended for wildfire, flood, and tornado relief efforts. The state's complaint targets Brooks personally for using those funds for his own benefit. Cascade Relief Team solicited donations from the public and received grant funding on the premise of delivering disaster relief. Oregon's suit seeks to hold Brooks accountable under state charitable trust and consumer protection laws.
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Media Coverage · April 20, 2026
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield sued Marcus Brooks, founder and executive director of Cascade Relief Team, alleging he spent nearly $837,000 in donated and grant money on casino visits, travel, and personal vehicles. The funds were raised and awarded to help wildfire, flood, and tornado victims in Oregon and Kentucky. Brooks ran a tax-exempt organization that accepted public donations and government contracts,
newspaper Read articleOregon Files Lawsuit Claiming Charity Founder Spent $837,000 Meant for Wildfire Victims State alleges Cascade Relief Team founder diverted donations and grant money intended for wildfire, flood and tornado relief efforts. The State of Oregon filed a lawsuit against Marcus Brooks, the founder and executive director of Cascade Relief Team, for diverting nearly $837,000 in charitable funds for personal use. Oregon Sues Cascade Relief Team Charity Founder Over Alleged Diversion of Charity Funds Oreg
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield sued Marcus Brooks, founder and executive director of Cascade Relief Team, alleging he spent nearly $837,000 in donated and grant money on casino visits, travel, and personal vehicles. The funds were raised and awarded to help wildfire, flood, and tornado victims in Oregon and Kentucky. Brooks ran a tax-exempt organization that accepted public donations and government contracts, which makes the alleged diversion a potential violation of both charitable trust law and grant conditions.
Oregon Files Lawsuit Claiming Charity Founder Spent $837,000 Meant for Wildfire Victims State alleges Cascade Relief Team founder diverted donations and grant money intended for wildfire, flood and tornado relief …
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