Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta among tech giants donating to Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom project

The Trump administration has begun the demolition of the White House East Wing to make way for a new ballroom, and the project is being financially backed by some of the largest technology companies. According to a report, the White House released a donor list showing that the estimated $300 million project—up from a $200 million estimate in July—is being entirely funded by private, tax-deductible donations made to the nonprofit Trust for the National Mall.

President Donald Trump has consistently vowed that no taxpayer money would be used for the build, Fortune reported. A list of 37 donors has revealed that some of the biggest names in tech, companies holding major federal contracts, and members of the administration are footing the bill.

List of tech companies that have donated to ballroom project

Meta Platforms: The parent company of Facebook and Instagram recently pledged at least $600 billion in US investments by 2028. CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously attended a White House dinner for tech leaders in September.

Apple: CEO Tim Cook announced plans in August to invest $100 billion in domestic manufacturing, aligning with the administration's goals.

Google (Alphabet): The search giant's parent company agreed to allocate $22 million of a recent $24.5 million settlement with the administration to the ballroom construction.

Microsoft: A major software and cloud provider, Microsoft holds multibillion-dollar federal contracts, including crucial AI partnerships that are integral to US cybersecurity strategy.

Amazon: The e-commerce and cloud-computing company, founded by Jeff Bezos, has secured major federal contracts with the Pentagon.

Several other donors on the list are firms with clear interests in federal contracts and digital policy:

Palantir Technologies: The data-analytics company has seen an uptick in major federal surveillance and border-security contracts under the Trump administration.

Coinbase and Ripple: Both crypto-related companies have an interest in President Trump’s push for looser digital asset regulation and establishing the US as a digital-asset finance hub, Fortune said.

Micron Technology: The US chip manufacturer announced a $200 billion domestic investment.

HP: The computer hardware maker, which received military contracts, previously donated $50,000 to Trump’s 2025 inaugural committee.

The White House did not disclose the size of all 37 donations. President Trump has previously stated he will personally contribute to the construction.