Forum:Speculation on the Identity of the Benefactor

Since there is talk that Mass Effect is being "warmed back up" along with Dragon Age I wanted to see what everyone thinks the identity of the Benefactor might be. I for one think this could easily have been one of the Illusive mans' contingency plans but given the start date of the initiative and when Shepard actually became aware of the reapers I know there could be holes in that theory. Curious about other theories on this. Reviewing the lore I think the Geth could also be culprits or even the AI aliens mentioned in the wiki. Any thoughts?

-Technoir