Congressman Urges DOJ to Investigate Organizations Linked to George Soros’ Philanthropic Network
In a recent political development that has reignited debate over the influence of private funding on American activism, Republican Congressman Buddy Carter of Georgia has formally called upon the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open an investigation into several nonprofit and activist organizations reportedly supported by billionaire philanthropist George Soros and his associated Open Society Foundations (OSF).
Carter’s demand, outlined in a detailed letter addressed to Attorney General Pam Bondi, seeks a “comprehensive and immediate review” of the activities and financial networks of groups that have allegedly benefited from Soros-backed initiatives. His primary concern, according to the correspondence, is that some of these organizations may be contributing to politically motivated unrest or enabling the promotion of violent or extremist activism within the United States.
“The federal government must ensure that no group uses charitable or nonprofit status as a disguise for political manipulation or violence,” Carter wrote in his statement. “American democracy relies on transparency, accountability, and respect for lawful activism—not covert financial networks that could destabilize society.”
The Background of the Request
The congressman’s letter comes after the publication of a report by the Capital Research Center (CRC), a Washington, D.C.–based watchdog organization known for monitoring major donors, foundations, and nonprofit entities that engage in political or social influence campaigns. The CRC’s latest findings suggest that the Open Society Foundations, an international philanthropic network established by Soros in the 1980s, has directed more than $80 million toward groups and initiatives that have, at times, participated in or supported protests which escalated into acts of violence or civil unrest.
The report, which has already attracted significant media attention, names multiple organizations and details their financial connections to Soros-linked grants. While the report does not accuse these groups of direct involvement in criminal behavior, it argues that the financial pathways and ideological overlap among some activist networks warrant a federal investigation into whether nonprofit funds have been misused or have indirectly facilitated illegal actions.
Concerns About Political Violence and Funding Networks
Carter’s appeal echoes growing concern among some lawmakers that philanthropic funding structures have become deeply intertwined with political mobilization and, in rare cases, with unrest or violence. The CRC’s research suggests that Soros’ network has funded several organizations that played active roles in mass demonstrations during the past five years—some of which, according to law enforcement, evolved into riots involving vandalism, property damage, and clashes with police.