Capital Research Center

Founded in 1984, the Capital Research Center (CRC) aims to investigate how foundations, charities, and various nonprofit organizations allocate their funds and engage in political activities—often in ways that donors may not have intended and might find troubling. From its inception, CRC has highlighted how these organizations can be influenced by special interest groups, which can lead to actions that threaten the freedoms of Americans. Currently, our work encompasses the analysis of labor unions, environmental organizations, and a wide range of activist groups. We also monitor crony capitalists who seek to benefit from government regulations and misuse taxpayer funds. We’re committed to challenging the political establishment in Washington, regardless of party affiliation—be it Republican, Democrat, or others. Our findings are shared through articles on our website, contributions to newspapers and magazines, and published books. We also serve as a reliable resource for commentators and members of the media. While we have a distinct perspective that champions free markets, constitutional governance, and individual freedom, our commitment to the truth guides our journalists and researchers as they follow the evidence. The Capital Research Center operates as a tax-exempt organization and maintains strict independence. We do not engage in contract work or accept any government funding—not a single dollar. Our vital efforts are supported entirely by voluntary donations. We are proud to be the Capital Research Center—"America’s investigative think tank."

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A Conversation with IPS’s Helen Flannery and OSU’s Brian Mittendorf (Part 1 of 2)

5 days ago | capitalresearch.org | Michael E. Hartmann

Helen Flannery is an associate fellow at the Institute for Policy Research (IPS), for which her research and writing focuses on charity reform. Prior to coming to IPS, she worked for nonprofit clients at both the Target Analytics and ROI Solutions software-development firms. Brian Mittendorf is the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at The Ohio State University’s Max M. Fisher College of Business.
Professional-Class Liberalism’s “Philanthropic Governance”

2 weeks ago | capitalresearch.org | Michael E. Hartmann

Mastery and Drift: Professional-Class Liberals Since the 1960s collects an interesting set of scholarly essays about “professional-class liberalism,” and some of that which it has wrought, during the past six decades. Collectively, they well-cover the benefits that the class has brought to liberalism; the writers are mostly in that class, after all, and one can understand them seeing value in both its and their own contributions.
IRS Revokes Sierra Club’s (c)(3) Status, in 1966

3 weeks ago | capitalresearch.org | Michael E. Hartmann

Earlier this month, there were rampant rumors that President Donald Trump was going to sign an executive order (EO) revoking the status of environmental organizations as charities under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, perhaps among other such groups, which would mean financial contributors to them couldn’t deduct the donations from their own taxes.
Prizing Conservative Philanthropy and Its History

1 month ago | capitalresearch.org | Michael E. Hartmann

Remembering and honoring the best of conservatism, philanthropy, and conservative philanthropy. There are many reasons to appreciate The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation’s honoring of James Piereson with one of its Bradley Prizes. Among them are its recognition of the important role of conservative philanthropy overall and, in particular, the value of and understanding—and, for conservatives, cherishing—its history.
REPORT: When Charities Betray America: How “Pro-Palestinian” Protest Groups Promote Anti-Americanism

1 month ago | capitalresearch.org | Ryan Mauro

A study of the online rhetoric from major “pro-Palestinian” groups and activists in the United States before and after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, concludes that the activists’ protests have morphed into an anti-American and anti-police movement with sharply radicalizing rhetoric that advocates terrorism and sedition on U.S. soil.
A Conversation with Leslie Lenkowsky About Trust, or the Lack of It, in Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector (Part 2 of 2)

1 month ago | capitalresearch.org | Michael E. Hartmann

The Indiana University professor talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the challenges of interpreting survey data about trust in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector and, the historical “paradox of nonprofit trustworthiness,” and the relationship between civil society and the state writ large—as well as, writ smaller and looking ahead, that between exempt nonprofitdom and the tax system.
A Conversation with Leslie Lenkowsky About Trust, or the Lack of It, in Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector (Part 1 of 2)

1 month ago | capitalresearch.org | Michael E. Hartmann

The Indiana University professor talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the degree to which trust, or lack of it, in wealth and the wealthy may or may not have played a role in the creation of Big Philanthropy at the beginning of the last century, through to the 1969 Tax Reform Act that essentially still structures the nonprofit sector, to today. He also discusses the growth of nonprofits in the urban context, as well as some ramifications of that growth.
SAG-AFTRA, a Nonpartisan Union in Support of the Left

1 month ago | capitalresearch.org | Lorenzo Prieto

The Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is a labor union formed in 2012 through the merger of two major unions, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), representing film actors, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), for television actors and radio personalities.
Pro-Hamas Extremism Is Taking Root in the U.S.

1 month ago | capitalresearch.org | Ryan Mauro

Ryan Mauro exposes how pro-Hamas extremism is taking root in the U.S.—from college campuses to city streets. With support networks, ideological cover, and media deflection, these radicals are exploiting free speech protections to push an anti-American, anti-Israel agenda. Why are institutions tolerating this? And what needs to happen before the threat is taken seriously? VIDEOSee also:
CAA, an Agency for the Political Left

1 month ago | capitalresearch.org | Lorenzo Prieto

The Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is considered one of the most impactful and largest talent agencies both nationally and internationally. It features a renowned clientele and significant influence across the various sectors of the entertainment industry. Among its clients are major Hollywood personalities Ariana Grande and Will Smith. Additionally, on March 2, 2025, CAA client Adrien Brody received critical acclaim: winning the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in The Brutalistclin.