George Soros's Open Society Foundations, Has Received Over $260 Million in Just 15 Years

According to USASpending.gov

Feb 10, 2025

Hi friends,

This post led me to do a little research.

Recent reports indicate that the East-West Management Institute (EWMI), an organization associated with George Soros's Open Society Foundations, has received over $260 million in grants from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) over the past 15 years. This information comes from publicly available data on USASpending.gov. (Source: AA.com.tr) 2/7/2025

For instance, one grant awarded to EWMI in 2021 had an obligated amount of $7,753,009.00, with $5,661,294.61 already outlayed. usaspending.gov

Another grant from the same year shows an obligated amount of $8.4 million, with $5.8 million outlayed. usaspending.gov

EWMI's mission focuses on strengthening democratic societies by fostering collaboration between governments, civil society, and the private sector to build transparent and accountable institutions. The funding from USAID has supported various programs, including judicial reform, legal aid, and rule of law initiatives in countries like Albania, Armenia, Cambodia, and Georgia, as well as civil society training in nations such as Kyrgyzstan and Uganda. aa.com.tr

Key Points:

EWMI’s Mission: Focuses on strengthening democratic societies by fostering collaboration between governments, civil society, and the private sector.
USAID Funding Purposes: Includes programs for judicial reform, legal aid, and rule of law initiatives in countries like Albania, Armenia, Cambodia, and Georgia.
Concerns Raised: Critics argue that USAID’s funding of Soros-linked organizations shifts the agency away from its humanitarian mission and toward supporting progressive ideological causes.
Example in Albania: A $9 million USAID-funded campaign through EWMI allegedly supported left-wing political activities, including controversial judicial reforms. Voz.us
Call for Oversight: Some officials are calling for increased scrutiny of USAID’s funding decisions to ensure alignment with U.S. interests. [Oversight seems to be occuring now due to President Trump’s DOGE team.]

This information is based on federal spending data from USASpending.gov and reports from credible news sources.

In recent years, there has been significant scrutiny regarding the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) funding of organizations linked to George Soros, particularly the East-West Management Institute (EWMI). This scrutiny has led to calls for investigations and policy changes concerning USAID's funding practices.

Past Congressional Efforts to Investigate USAID’s Funding

2017 Senate Inquiry: In March 2017, a group of six U.S. Senators sent a letter to then-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, urging an investigation into USAID's grants to organizations funded by George Soros. The Senators expressed concerns that USAID funds were being used to support progressive agendas in foreign countries, potentially undermining local governments and cultural norms. They highlighted instances in countries like Albania and Macedonia, where USAID, in partnership with Soros-backed entities, was accused of influencing political processes and promoting left-leaning policies. heritage.org
Judicial Watch Lawsuit: Around the same time, the conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of State and USAID. The lawsuit sought records related to funding transferred from USAID to Soros's Open Society branch in Macedonia. Judicial Watch alleged that the funds were used to destabilize the Macedonian government by promoting progressive policies and influencing elections. heritage.org

Recent Developments:

Trump Administration's Actions: In early 2025, the Trump administration, with significant involvement from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), initiated a rapid dismantling of USAID. This move was driven by concerns over the agency's funding practices, including its support for organizations linked to George Soros. Critics within the administration argued that USAID had deviated from its core mission, engaging in activities that did not align with U.S. interests. The dismantling led to significant staff reductions and the halting of numerous programs. thetimes.co.uk

Criticism and Support:

Critics' Perspective: Critics argue that USAID's funding of Soros-linked organizations reflects a misalignment with American interests. They contend that the agency has shifted from its primary goal of providing humanitarian aid to supporting progressive ideological causes. For instance, in Albania, USAID allegedly funded a $9 million campaign through EWMI that was used to support left-wing political activities, including controversial judicial reforms. heritage.org
voz.us
These revelations have led to increased scrutiny of USAID's funding decisions, with some calling for a reevaluation of the agency's priorities to ensure alignment with U.S. interests.
Supporters' Perspective: Supporters of USAID's initiatives argue that collaborations with organizations like those backed by Soros are essential for promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in developing countries. They assert that such partnerships have led to significant positive changes, including judicial reforms and strengthened civil societies, which contribute to global stability and align with long-term U.S. interests.
The information is based on data from USASpending.gov and reports from reputable news outlets.
However, as we’ve recently learned USAID seems to favor only progressive NGOs, not necessarily best serving America’s interests.

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