I found this one difficult because I couldn't determine what the assumption was. I chose C the first time around but switched to B during blind review because I was baited with the 5-drops trying to make it relevant. But I see that it is C is the right one, because sometimes the context is confused with premise, and you end up supporting / attacking context.

I think the idea that they "should" seek donor permission for what to do with the excess funds, and the preserving the director's power in the stim confused me, which they were going for smh

me too!