[semimojo]

So how does this “charity” ensure that proper repairs are made to the VP residence?

They do the same thing with the White House. Look up the White House Historical Association.

[scrabblehack]

Would it be that embarrassing if it came out that the VP’s residence needed money for repairs? Sorry, I’ve still got a nagging feeling that the $20k was used for some other purpose. Hence, there was the need to keep it “low low key.”