An extensive investigation has been launched into billionaire philanthropist George Soros and his Open Society Foundation, following allegations that the foundation has channeled substantial funds to organizations with ties to terrorism. The conservative Capital Research Center (CRC) claims that since 2016, at least $80 million has been directed to groups that the U.S. government has associated with violent activities or extremist affiliations.
The report alleges that $23 million was allocated to seven U.S.-based groups that the FBI has connected to domestic terrorism, including acts of property destruction, sabotage, and economic disruption. Among these, the Center for Third World Organizing has collaborated with the Ruckus Society, which is accused of training members in destructive tactics during the George Floyd riots of 2020.
Furthermore, the Sunrise Movement, another recipient of the foundation's funding, has supported an Antifa-led campaign named “Stop Cop City.” This affiliation has led to over 40 activists facing terrorism-related charges and more than 60 federal racketeering indictments, as reported by Trending Politics.
An additional $18 million is said to have been given to the Movement for Black Lives, which has published material praising the Hamas-led massacre of 1,400 Israeli nationals on Oct. 7, 2023, and provided training on protest tactics that include blockades and the use of false IDs.
On the international front, the Open Society Foundation reportedly sent $2.3 million to Al-Haq, a West Bank NGO with connections to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a terrorist organization designated by both the U.S. and the EU. The U.S. government sanctioned the PFLP in September 2025 for its support of entities targeting Israel.
In total, the CRC has identified 54 organizations it claims are either directly involved in domestic terrorism, tied to foreign terrorist groups, or materially support pro-terror causes. The CRC's report states, "This investigation documents how Open Society’s philanthropy blurs into complicity—fueling groups that celebrate violent uprisings, train militants, and endorse terrorist movements."
Former President Donald Trump has expressed his intent to increase federal scrutiny, suggesting a RICO case might be appropriate. "We’re going to look into Soros because I think it’s a RICO case against him and other people," Trump told Fox News, hinting at a historic legal challenge.
The Open Society Foundations has consistently denied these allegations, affirming it "does not support or fund violent protests" and labeling prosecution threats as "outrageous." Nevertheless, the CRC's findings have raised questions about whether Soros's foundation can retain its tax-exempt status while allegedly supporting organizations linked to criminal and terrorist activity. Congressional leaders, federal investigators, and the IRS are reportedly reviewing the evidence.
As federal authorities deliberate their next steps, potential RICO charges could place one of the world's most influential left-wing philanthropists under an unprecedented level of legal scrutiny. The unfolding story continues to attract significant attention as the investigation progresses.
