A new dispute has emerged within George Floyd’s family over the handling of a GoFundMe campaign created following his death in Minneapolis in May 2020. Three of Floyd’s siblings, Zsazsa Floyd, LaTonya Floyd and Rodney Floyd, are asking their brother Philonise Floyd for a complete financial accounting of the memorial fundraiser.
According to an August 11, 2026 letter obtained by TMZ, the campaign ultimately collected approximately $19 million. The siblings say they believe they are among George Floyd’s heirs and are entitled to a portion of the money, while also stating that they have not received what they consider their fair share.
The demand does not establish that the funds were misused. Instead, the siblings are seeking records that they say would allow them to understand how the donations were handled and distributed.
Floyd’s Siblings Want Detailed Financial Records
The Houston-based attorney representing Zsazsa, LaTonya and Rodney Floyd sent Philonise a formal request seeking extensive documentation connected to the fundraiser. The requested material reportedly includes GoFundMe reports, financial statements, transaction histories, tax filings and other records related to the campaign.
The letter gave Philonise Floyd 20 days from receipt to provide the requested information. The family’s attorney also indicated that she hoped the matter could be resolved without further escalation.
The siblings say this is not the first time they have requested information about the fundraiser. According to reports, they previously sought records and explanations concerning how the money was managed and distributed but say they did not receive the documentation they wanted.
Rodney Floyd explained the family’s position to TMZ, saying,
“We want to see the records, understand how decisions were made, and make sure the family’s questions are answered. We’re speaking up because transparency matters.”
Why the Fundraiser Raised Millions
The Official George Floyd Memorial Fund was created by Philonise Floyd following George Floyd’s death. Its original fundraising goal was $1.5 million, but donations quickly exceeded that target.
GoFundMe’s 2020 year-end reporting said the campaign received more than 500,000 donations and raised $14.7 million, making it one of the platform’s most significant fundraising campaigns at the time.
The approximately $19 million figure now cited in the family’s August 2026 letter is therefore higher than the $14.7 million figure previously reported by GoFundMe. The different figures appear to reflect different points or accounting of the campaign, and the available reports do not independently establish the final amount beyond what the letter claims.
When the fundraiser was established, Philonise said donations would help cover expenses connected to George Floyd’s funeral and burial, counseling, travel related to court proceedings and other family needs. He also said part of the money would go toward Floyd’s estate for the benefit and education of his children.
The Family Is Seeking Transparency, Not Yet Alleging Proven Misconduct
The current dispute centers on access to financial information. Zsazsa, LaTonya and Rodney Floyd want documentation showing how much money entered the campaign, how it was transferred, what expenses were paid and how remaining funds were distributed.
The siblings’ claim that they are entitled to money from the fundraiser is their stated position and does not by itself establish a legal entitlement to a specific amount. Likewise, the demand for an accounting does not establish that the fundraiser’s money was improperly handled.
The matter could still be resolved privately if the requested records are provided. For now, the central question raised by Floyd’s siblings is straightforward: how was the money raised through the memorial GoFundMe ultimately managed and distributed?
