A new report alleges that the Open Society Foundations, led by George Soros and his son Alexander, has directed millions of dollars to organizations that support domestic and foreign terrorism, incite violence, and advocate for criminal activities.
An investigation by the Capital Research Center, an organization that studies nonprofit groups, has revealed that George Soros’s Open Society Foundations (OSF) has provided over $80 million to groups with alleged ties to terrorism and extremist violence since 2016.
The report, authored by investigative researcher Ryan Mauro, details a complex network of funding that has reportedly supported both U.S.-based and foreign organizations.
Funding U.S. Groups Linked to Domestic Terrorism
The investigation claims that OSF has given at least $23.275 million to seven U.S.-based organizations that engage in what the FBI defines as domestic terrorism, including property destruction and other criminal acts.
The Center for Third World Organizing (CTWO) received $400,000. The report alleges that CTWO trained activists in property destruction and sabotage during the 2020 riots and has unified with extremist groups like the Ruckus Society and the BlackOUT Collective.
The Movement for Black Lives was awarded $18 million. The report states this group co-authored a guide that glorifies the October 7 Hamas attacks and instructs activists on illegal tactics.
Dream Defenders received $1.85 million and is also cited as a co-author of the pro-Hamas guide.
Sunrise, also known as the Sunrise Movement, received $2 million. The group endorsed the “Stop Cop City” campaign, whose activists face over 40 domestic terrorism charges and 60 racketeering indictments.
Dissenters received $200,000 and also co-authored the pro-Hamas guide, which includes instructions for illegal “direct actions” and advises on how to evade law enforcement.
The U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights (USCPR), which received $700,000, is accused of inciting illegal acts of protest, including obstructing highways and blocking access to ports. The group’s director, Ahmad Abuznaid, has reportedly expressed public support for terrorists.
The Grassroots Global Justice Alliance (GGJA) received $125,000. The report states that GGJA has openly endorsed the October 7 Hamas-led attacks and has ties to the Union of Palestinian Women’s Committees, a group with ties to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization.
Financial Support for Foreign Terrorist-Linked Groups
The investigation also highlights that OSF has funneled over $50 million to 41 groups that have allegedly endorsed terrorist attacks or have direct links to foreign terrorist organizations.
- Al-Haq, a West Bank-based NGO with alleged ties to the PFLP, received over $2.3 million. In September 2025, the U.S. State Department sanctioned Al-Haq for its role in targeting Israel.
- The Palestinian Performing Arts Network (PPAN), which received $1.8 million, endorsed the October 7 attacks and declared itself an “extension” of Hamas’s “resistance.”
- 7amleh: The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media received $975,000. The group’s leadership reportedly expressed support for the Hamas-led attacks and has a history of supporting the PFLP.
- The investigation also notes that OSF provided grants to a number of U.S. chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), an organization designated by the Department of Justice as an unindicted co-conspirator in a case concerning the financing of Hamas.
Accountability and Legal Questions
The report suggests that these findings could serve as justification for various legal actions.
It points to federal investigations, U.S. State and Treasury Department sanctions, and the potential revocation of tax-exempt statuses by the IRS.
According to the investigation, the IRS regulations disqualify non-profits from tax-exempt status if they are involved in illegal activities, including acts of purported civil disobedience that violate public order. The report concludes that OSF’s funding of groups that “glorify violence and destabilize societies” is not a mistake but a “systemic pattern of empowering” extremist organizations.
The investigation notes that the data used is from OSF’s own publicly published grant lists, which the foundation admits are “censored and incomplete” to protect grantees.
Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Your contribution enables us to continue delivering high-quality, local, and national news coverage.
Connect with us: Follow the Tampa Free Press on Facebook and Twitter for breaking news and updates.
Sign up: Subscribe to our free newsletter for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox.
