Multiple web search results corroborate the core elements: that the DOJ alleges the SPLC funneled over $3 million to extremist groups and that Woodson is a civil rights activist. While the exact age (89) and the specific admission of 'not surprised at all' are not independently confirmed by the provided snippets, the central allegation regarding the $3 million funding and the nature of Woodson's commentary are supported by multiple web results.

Two separate web search results confirm that Robert Woodson founded the Woodson Center and that the center's mission involves helping low-income areas and revitalizing underserved communities. This constitutes corroboration from multiple web sources.

Multiple web search results indicate that the SPLC was indicted for allegedly paying informants without donors knowing, and that Woodson's remarks followed this indictment. This sequence of events is reported across different web search results.

The claim is corroborated by multiple independent sources citing the indictment charges: 'wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering' are mentioned in cross-reference sources, and the nature of the charges is detailed in the web search results.

Multiple web search results allege that the SPLC paid informants who were leaders of hate groups (mentioning KKK infiltration). The Wikipedia results confirm the existence of groups like the Imperial Klans of America and United Klans of America, supporting the context of the alleged payments to leadership figures.

Multiple web search results cite SPLC CEO Bryan Fair stating that the payments were for 'confidential informants to gather credible intelligence on extremely violent groups,' corroborating the claim from multiple sources.

Multiple web search results allege that the SPLC paid funds related to organizing the 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville, VA, corroborating the claim.