A comprehensive report by Americans for Public Trust (APT) has unveiled that nearly $2 billion has been funneled into American leftist nonprofits by five foreign charities. This financial influx is alleged to support a far-left agenda and activism opposing the policies of President Trump and the broader Make America Great Again movement. The findings, based on IRS Form 990s and various media sources, raise significant concerns about the influence of foreign money on U.S. democracy.
According to APT’s 31-page analysis, which was first reported on Fox News, foreign nationals are prohibited from donating directly to U.S. political candidates. However, these charities circumvent this limitation by contributing to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4)Caitlin Sutherland. She stated, “Foreign money is coming in, and it’s trying to erode our democracy.”
Key Foreign Funders and Their Impact
The report identifies five major foreign foundations contributing to U.S. nonprofits:
– **Quadrature Climate Foundation (UK)**: Established in 2019 by hedge fund billionaires, it has allocated approximately $530 million to 41 U.S. groups, including significant contributions to the ClimateWorks Foundation and Grantham Foundation.
– **KR Foundation (Denmark)**: Linked to the Carlsberg family, this charity has distributed $36 million to 53 U.S. organizations focused on climate advocacy, including the Center for International Environmental Law.
– **Oak Foundation (Switzerland)**: Founded by British billionaire Alan Parker, it has donated over $750 million to 152 U.S. groups promoting climate justice. Notable recipients include the Environmental Law Institute and Community Change.
– **Laudes Foundation (Switzerland)**: Launched in 2020 by the Brenninkmeijer family, it has provided $20 million to various groups advocating for ESG disclosures and climate-friendly initiatives.
– **Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (UK)**: Under the leadership of British hedge fund billionaire Sir Christopher Hohn, this foundation has sent $553 million to 39 U.S. entities, with plans to cease funding after APT’s disclosures.
APT’s findings suggest a pattern of foreign foundations leveraging their resources to promote policies that challenge the existing U.S. political framework. The report warns that this unchecked foreign philanthropy may facilitate a coordinated effort to undermine President Trump’s administration.
Concerns Over Foreign Influence and Recommendations
The APT report emphasizes the potential dangers of these funding flows, which exploit weaknesses in U.S. oversight laws. While foreign contributions to political campaigns are restricted, the ability of foreign entities to support advocacy and litigation through nonprofits raises serious questions. Sutherland pointed out that “there’s not a question about where it’s going and where it is coming from,” underscoring the urgency for regulatory reform.
APT urges policymakers to take action by closing loopholes in the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), requiring foreign-funded nonprofits to disclose their funding sources, and investigating whether foreign charities have violated U.S. laws through their advocacy efforts.
Sutherland expressed her concern about the implications of foreign funding, particularly in relation to protests and political activism aimed at undermining the Trump administration’s agenda. “It seems clear to me that this foreign money is coming into the United States because they want to implement their extremist European vision for America,” she concluded.
The report serves as a vital call to action for U.S. lawmakers and citizens alike, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in foreign philanthropy to protect the integrity of American democracy.
