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Summary of the Report: "Exclusive: Soros’ Open Society Gave Terrorist and Pro-Terror Groups Over $80 Million"
This investigative report, authored by Ryan Mauro and published by the Capital Research Center in September 2025, scrutinizes the Open Society Foundations (OSF)—founded by George Soros and now co-led by his son Alexander—for providing at least $83 million in grants since 2016 to organizations with alleged ties to terrorism and extremism.
The funding supports U.S.-based domestic terrorism activities (as defined by the FBI) and international groups linked to or endorsing designated foreign terrorist organizations like Hamas, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).
The report argues that OSF's selective grant disclosures likely understate the total, and it calls for federal investigations, sanctions, and revocation of tax-exempt statuses under IRS rules prohibiting support for criminal or violent activities.
Main Thesis and Arguments
The core argument is that OSF's philanthropy has systematically empowered groups that glorify violence, destabilize societies, and promote anti-American and anti-Israel sentiments, potentially amounting to complicity in terrorism. It categorizes recipients into three groups:
1. Direct Assistance to Domestic Terrorism ($23.3 million to 7 U.S. organizations): Funding for groups involved in violent protests, property destruction, and economic sabotage, such as the 2020 riots or the "Stop Cop City" campaign in Atlanta (facing domestic terrorism charges).
Examples include:
- Movement for Black Lives: $18 million (via intermediaries like Common Counsel Foundation and NEO Philanthropy) for pro-Hamas activism guides and anti-police efforts.
- Sunrise Movement: $2 million for supporting anarchist tactics and pro-Hamas chapters.
- Center for Third World Organizing: $400,000 for funding Dissenters, which promotes illegal protests.
- Ruckus Society and BlackOUT Collective: Training in "direct actions" like blockades and arson.
2. Endorsing Terrorist Attacks or Linked to Foreign Terrorists ($50.6 million to 41 organizations): Grants to entities that celebrated the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks or have ties to U.S.-sanctioned groups (e.g., Al-Haq, sanctioned in September 2025 for PFLP links).
Key examples:
- U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights (USCPR): Led by Ahmad Abuznaid; promotes disruptive protests and BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) with PFLP ties; funded via Tides Advocacy.
- Grassroots Global Justice Alliance: Endorses "Palestinian resistance" including armed struggle; $1.5 million+.
- Al-Haq: $2.35 million; supports PFLP-designated activities.
- Dream Defenders: Advocates violent resistance and anti-Americanism; funded via Tides Center.
- Jewish Voice for Peace: Supports terrorism as "self-defense"; significant OSF grants.
3. Associated with Pro-Terrorism Entities ($9.3 million to 5 organizations): Fiscal sponsorships or partnerships shielding extremist subgroups, such as:
- Adalah: $1.9 million; linked to groups praising Hamas.
- Alliance for Global Justice: Acts as a pass-through for PFLP affiliates like Samidoun (a Canadian terrorist designee).
The report contends these activities violate U.S. law, including anti-terrorism financing statutes, and blur the line between philanthropy and support for illegal violence. It highlights OSF's role in amplifying anti-U.S. foreign policy narratives, such as opposition to the Abraham Accords and glorification of hijackings or massacres.
Key Individuals and Organizations Discussed
Summary of the Report: "Exclusive: Soros’ Open Society Gave Terrorist and Pro-Terror Groups Over $80 Million"
This investigative report, authored by Ryan Mauro and published by the Capital Research Center in September 2025, scrutinizes the Open Society Foundations (OSF)—founded by George Soros and now co-led by his son Alexander—for providing at least $83 million in grants since 2016 to organizations with alleged ties to terrorism and extremism.
The funding supports U.S.-based domestic terrorism activities (as defined by the FBI) and international groups linked to or endorsing designated foreign terrorist organizations like Hamas, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).
The report argues that OSF's selective grant disclosures likely understate the total, and it calls for federal investigations, sanctions, and revocation of tax-exempt statuses under IRS rules prohibiting support for criminal or violent activities.
Main Thesis and Arguments
The core argument is that OSF's philanthropy has systematically empowered groups that glorify violence, destabilize societies, and promote anti-American and anti-Israel sentiments, potentially amounting to complicity in terrorism. It categorizes recipients into three groups:
1. Direct Assistance to Domestic Terrorism ($23.3 million to 7 U.S. organizations): Funding for groups involved in violent protests, property destruction, and economic sabotage, such as the 2020 riots or the "Stop Cop City" campaign in Atlanta (facing domestic terrorism charges).
Examples include:
- Movement for Black Lives: $18 million (via intermediaries like Common Counsel Foundation and NEO Philanthropy) for pro-Hamas activism guides and anti-police efforts.
- Sunrise Movement: $2 million for supporting anarchist tactics and pro-Hamas chapters.
- Center for Third World Organizing: $400,000 for funding Dissenters, which promotes illegal protests.
- Ruckus Society and BlackOUT Collective: Training in "direct actions" like blockades and arson.
2. Endorsing Terrorist Attacks or Linked to Foreign Terrorists ($50.6 million to 41 organizations): Grants to entities that celebrated the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks or have ties to U.S.-sanctioned groups (e.g., Al-Haq, sanctioned in September 2025 for PFLP links).
Key examples:
- U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights (USCPR): Led by Ahmad Abuznaid; promotes disruptive protests and BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) with PFLP ties; funded via Tides Advocacy.
- Grassroots Global Justice Alliance: Endorses "Palestinian resistance" including armed struggle; $1.5 million+.
- Al-Haq: $2.35 million; supports PFLP-designated activities.
- Dream Defenders: Advocates violent resistance and anti-Americanism; funded via Tides Center.
- Jewish Voice for Peace: Supports terrorism as "self-defense"; significant OSF grants.
3. Associated with Pro-Terrorism Entities ($9.3 million to 5 organizations): Fiscal sponsorships or partnerships shielding extremist subgroups, such as:
- Adalah: $1.9 million; linked to groups praising Hamas.
- Alliance for Global Justice: Acts as a pass-through for PFLP affiliates like Samidoun (a Canadian terrorist designee).
The report contends these activities violate U.S. law, including anti-terrorism financing statutes, and blur the line between philanthropy and support for illegal violence. It highlights OSF's role in amplifying anti-U.S. foreign policy narratives, such as opposition to the Abraham Accords and glorification of hijackings or massacres.
Key Individuals and Organizations Discussed
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- Individuals: George and Alexander Soros (OSF leaders); Nihad Awad (CAIR executive, celebrated October 7 attacks); Linda Sarsour (MPower Change leader, anti-American rhetoric and Sharia advocacy); Ahmad Abuznaid (USCPR director); Rashid Khalidi (Institute for Palestine Studies); Charlotte Kates (NLG, PFLP supporter); and others like Esam Omeish and Raed Jarrar for pro-Hamas statements.
- Organizations: Beyond those above, notable mentions include DAWN (Democracy for the Arab World Now, $875,000 for defending PFLP links); National Lawyers Guild (defends Hamas attacks); Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy ($665,000, promotes donations to terror-linked groups); EuroMed Rights (pro-Hamas members); Institute for Middle East Understanding (legitimizes violence); Mijente (Hamas-endorsing coalition); and Visualizing Palestine (PIJ ties). Intermediaries like NEO Philanthropy, Tides Foundation, and Grassroots International facilitate funding to evade scrutiny.
Evidence draws from OSF's public grant lists (2016–2023), public statements, social media, U.S. State Department sanctions, FBI designations, and court records. For instance, 11 fiscal sponsors are accused of shielding pro-terror groups, and specific quotes (e.g., celebrations of October 7 as "resistance") underscore endorsements of violence.
Legal and Policy Implications
The report urges accountability: IRS revocation of 501(c)(3) status for inciting crime; Treasury sanctions under Executive Order 13224; congressional probes (e.g., House Oversight Committee); and civil suits. It warns that OSF's $25 billion endowment enables unchecked influence, potentially funding over $100 million if undisclosed grants are included.
The appendix provides detailed documentation for each grantee.
Overall, the 100+ page report portrays OSF's funding as a deliberate pattern of supporting extremism, framing it as a threat to U.S. security and democratic stability, while acknowledging OSF's broader human rights work but prioritizing these controversial ties.
Download the PDF: capitalresearch.org/app/uploads/So…
- Individuals: George and Alexander Soros (OSF leaders); Nihad Awad (CAIR executive, celebrated October 7 attacks); Linda Sarsour (MPower Change leader, anti-American rhetoric and Sharia advocacy); Ahmad Abuznaid (USCPR director); Rashid Khalidi (Institute for Palestine Studies); Charlotte Kates (NLG, PFLP supporter); and others like Esam Omeish and Raed Jarrar for pro-Hamas statements.
- Organizations: Beyond those above, notable mentions include DAWN (Democracy for the Arab World Now, $875,000 for defending PFLP links); National Lawyers Guild (defends Hamas attacks); Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy ($665,000, promotes donations to terror-linked groups); EuroMed Rights (pro-Hamas members); Institute for Middle East Understanding (legitimizes violence); Mijente (Hamas-endorsing coalition); and Visualizing Palestine (PIJ ties). Intermediaries like NEO Philanthropy, Tides Foundation, and Grassroots International facilitate funding to evade scrutiny.
Evidence draws from OSF's public grant lists (2016–2023), public statements, social media, U.S. State Department sanctions, FBI designations, and court records. For instance, 11 fiscal sponsors are accused of shielding pro-terror groups, and specific quotes (e.g., celebrations of October 7 as "resistance") underscore endorsements of violence.
Legal and Policy Implications
The report urges accountability: IRS revocation of 501(c)(3) status for inciting crime; Treasury sanctions under Executive Order 13224; congressional probes (e.g., House Oversight Committee); and civil suits. It warns that OSF's $25 billion endowment enables unchecked influence, potentially funding over $100 million if undisclosed grants are included.
The appendix provides detailed documentation for each grantee.
Overall, the 100+ page report portrays OSF's funding as a deliberate pattern of supporting extremism, framing it as a threat to U.S. security and democratic stability, while acknowledging OSF's broader human rights work but prioritizing these controversial ties.
Download the PDF: capitalresearch.org/app/uploads/So…
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