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.

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.