NewsFox News PoliticsMay 4, 2026United States
House Committee Investigates 'Foreign-Aligned' Nonprofit Network
House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith has launched an investigation into three U.S.-based nonprofits, alleging they are part of a foreign-aligned influence network funded by American-born tech mogul Neville Roy Singham. The committee is demanding internal records by May 18 to determine if these tax-exempt groups are being used to obscure foreign influence or act as agents of foreign principals.
Congressional InvestigationNonprofit FinanceForeign InfluenceTax-Exempt OrganizationsPolitical Activism
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The investigation could lead to legislative or regulatory changes regarding how tax-exempt nonprofits are structured, funded, and monitored for foreign influence, potentially impacting the operations of thousands of organizations.
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organizationGoldman Sachs“Provided donor-advised funds used to channel money to the nonprofits.”organizationBreakThrough BT Media Inc.“Subject of the congressional investigation.”personJason Smith“Leading the investigation into the nonprofit network.”organizationThe People's Forum“Subject of the congressional investigation.”personJodie Evans“Alleged to have funneled money into groups with Singham.”personMara Verheyden-Hilliard“Representing the People's Forum.”personAndrew Herman“Representing BreakThrough and Tricontinental.”organizationTricontinental: Institute for Social Research“Subject of the congressional investigation.”personNeville Roy Singham“Alleged funder of the nonprofits under investigation.”