Utah philanthropist kicks in $1M to fight California anti-gay initiative

Salt Lake Tribune
September 17, 2008
Bastian, a former Mormon and openly gay man, said he, too, was prompted by the LDS Church to donate - but to the other side. He gave a more modest $5,000 check to the cause in May, but upped the ante in July after the church issued a formal statement, backing the ballot measure. (Link)