How Beowulf Stole $10,000 from ChibiMation

Overview

The video is a long-form accusation/commentary alleging that Beowulf (formerly referred to as “Beaolf”) mismanaged ChibiMation’s community donation money collected via a Kofi page (reportedly over $10,000). It further claims Beowulf failed to provide verifiable accounting after repeated requests.

Key timeline and claims

• The creator says it has been about two months since their previous upload about alleged mismanagement and misconduct tied to Beowulf’s time with ChibiMation.
• The ChibiMation team allegedly released a major transparency document on Dec 20, 2025, consisting of a Google Doc + slides that (as summarized in the video) addresses:
  • Who had access to the Kofi funds
  • How often the team asked for spending details
  • Where the money went / whether records exist
  • Whether Beowulf was still part of the team
  • What happens to remaining funds
  • Related issues (e.g., server deletions, refunds, etc.)

Main financial findings and accusations

1) Only Beowulf had control/access to Kofi funds

The video claims the document states Beowulf was the only person with access, because Kofi requires personal identifiers (such as real name/address/bank info). The team reportedly said they didn’t want to risk doxxing.

The narrator argues this “single-person access” was a major failure, claiming proper accounting would have included trusted oversight.

2) Requested transparency repeatedly; numbers/receipts allegedly missing

The video claims team members asked how the ~$10K was spent beginning as early as April 27, 2025 (via DM), followed by repeated requests on multiple later dates, including:

• Aug 21
• Sep 8
• Oct 24
• Nov 4
• Nov 12
• and later follow-ups

Allegations include:

• Beowulf provided incomplete information, sometimes using estimates rather than documented spending.
• The team’s FAQ entries reportedly stayed missing for months without a real update.
• Beowulf allegedly admitted he deleted emails and had no records/receipts for purchases.

3) Claimed spending explanation vs. alleged lack of records

The video says Beowulf offered rough breakdown explanations at various points (e.g., tax percentages, “random things,” dev/support subscriptions). However, the narrator argues these claims were not supported by:

• Screenshots
• Transaction history
• Other documents

When asked again later, the video claims Beowulf stated no detailed record-keeping existed and he couldn’t provide proof.

4) Refusal to provide PayPal/Kofi transaction documentation

The video claims the team requested PayPal transaction statements so personal purchases could be redacted while preserving a trail of business-related spending.

It alleges Beowulf refused, citing discomfort with others seeing his personal finances, and then provided no usable financial record afterward. The narrator frames this refusal as central evidence of wrongdoing or, at minimum, noncompliance severe enough to prevent trust.

Consequences inside the project (not just money)

The commentary also alleges operational harm tied to Beowulf’s actions:

• Beowulf allegedly stepped down on Aug 24, 2025, and was later removed from the team on Nov 22, 2025.
• The video claims Beowulf deleted multiple Discord servers, including one described as crucial for storing assets: “Gotcha Shop.”
  • The claim is that deleting a Discord server deletes its contents, causing permanent loss of work for some artists.
• The team allegedly removed his founder role, and later fully removed him from ChibiMation after a final confrontation about finances and server deletions (Nov 20–22, 2025).

Remaining funds and what the team says they will do

The video claims the transparency document provides remaining-money status as of Dec 2, 2025:

• Remaining reported Kofi-related amount: $760 (along with other named contributions to a “money pool”).
• The team says they are not using remaining subscription funds for prior tooling subscriptions, because they can’t currently continue that work and plan to hire coding help later.
• Remaining funds (as claimed) are being used for:
  • Payments Beowulf previously promised
  • Helper-related giveaways/payments
  • Tracking by directors/co-directors/management team

The Kofi page is described as closed/deleted:

• closed in Aug 2025
• deleted entirely on Nov 17, 2025
• future support would be via Discord events rather than direct Kofi donations

Refund access concerns

The narrator argues closing/deleting Kofi may have harmed donor refund access:

• Kofi refunds are said to have a 180-day limit.
• The video claims many donations occurred before June 23, 2025, meaning many donors may no longer be eligible after the closure timeline.
• The creator uses this to critique the team’s decision to delete/close the Kofi page.

Beowulf’s absence / rehab disclosure controversy

The video discusses allegations that Beowulf entered mental health rehabilitation for about a month while still appearing active online (the video references tracking via Instagram activity logs).

The narrator criticizes how rehab-related information and online activity were handled, arguing that logging/publishing it is invasive—while also asserting that the broader issue remains evasion of financial accountability.

Broader conclusion of the video

• The creator argues Beowulf will not provide accountability voluntarily, suggesting only legal action might force responses (with a caveat to consult a lawyer).
• The video claims the project/team has severed ties, and that future consequences depend on whether the remaining management acts more responsibly.
• The creator also claims Beowulf rebranded under different usernames/personas, warning others not to donate or support him again.

Presenters / Contributors

• Narrator / Video creator (primary presenter): not named in the subtitles
• Ashton: mentioned in communications and confrontations
• Posie: mentioned in communications and instructions
• Ishtar: asks for documentation
• Peewee: mentioned as the first to ask about Kofi spending in April
• As shown / other referenced team roles: Butteru, Frogi, Harry, Kimo, Rio, Rowan, Azie, Azriel, Agowilt, Spork (mentioned in the fund accounting sections)