Donors fear $45K travel spending by Baltimore library CEO could hurt future contributions
Published on March 14, 2026.
Donors are questioning how the $45,000 used by the CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Chad Helton, was using donor funds for three international trips in the summer. The library insists the trips were paid for with donated funds, which can be used at Helton's discretion. Donors are concerned that the controversy could negatively impact future donations and the library's reputation.
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Donors fear $45K travel spending by Baltimore library CEO could hurt future contributions
Donors are concerned that $45,000 donated funds from the Enoch Pratt Free Library may harm future contributions due to CEO Chad Helton's use of donor funds.