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- Stephen Miller
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America First Legal
Stephen Miller's litigation arm, and the $27.1M gift that dwarfs its own reported revenue.
America First Legal (AFL, EIN 86-2190372) is Stephen Miller's post-administration litigation vehicle. The Bradley Foundation reported a single $27.1M gift to AFL in 2022, nearly 3x AFL's own reported 2023 revenue ($9.6M), a discrepancy that suggests money flowed through additional vehicles. AFL was also named in Jack Smith's Arctic Frost grand-jury subpoenas as part of the CPI infrastructure.
The investigation
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AFL's funding (Bradley) and its placement inside the CPI / Arctic Frost infrastructure.
The litigation division
AFL occupies the 'courtroom' layer of the conservative machine: where CPI provides personnel and Marble Freedom Trust provides money, AFL turns dark money into litigation. It was founded by Stephen Miller after the first Trump administration.
The 3x revenue discrepancy
The Bradley Foundation's 2022 990-PF reports a $27.1M single-grantee gift to AFL, while AFL's own 2023 990 reports $9.6M in total revenue. A 3x gap is a strong forensic signal that the real money flow exceeds the visible 990, plausibly routed via Bradley Impact Fund or an AFL-related entity.
Inside the Arctic Frost pool
America First Legal Foundation was directly named in Jack Smith's Arctic Frost subpoenas (GJ342, GJ343), and a Paychex payroll subpoena grouped 'AFL Foundation' with CPI, CRA, and Compass Legal Services as one shared payroll system, federal prosecutors treating them as a single integrated infrastructure. Stephen Miller appears in the Arctic Frost officer-match pool.
Stephen Miller
Founder, America First Legal
Former senior Trump White House adviser; founded AFL as an anti-civil-rights litigation shop. Appears in the Arctic Frost subpoena officer-match pool.
Eugene Scalia
Bradley Foundation director
Trump-1 Labor Secretary and Gibson Dunn partner; joined the Bradley board Jan 18, 2022, the foundation that gave AFL $27.1M.
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- ● a verified primary record or stored query backs it
- ○ reported only
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Data
Records from FEC filings
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| Yr | Txns | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 349456.2 |
| 2020 | 42 | 1817806.88 |
| 2021 | 30 | 3526312.77 |
| 2022 | 66 | 15748207.7 |
| 2023 | 55 | 5433882.41 |
| 2024 | 137 | 42380971.25 |
| 2025 | 10 | 934701.73 |
| 2026 | 5 | 2158979.01 |
Source: FEC filings · retrieved Oct 26, 2026
How these rows were pulled
SELECT toYear(transaction_dt) AS yr, count() AS txns, sum(transaction_amt) AS total FROM politics_vault.fec_operating_expenditures_2019_2026 WHERE upper(name) IN ('EVENT STRATEGIES, INC.','EVENT STRATEGIES INC.','EVENT STRATEGIES','EVENT STRATEGIES INC','EVENT STRATEGIES, INC') GROUP BY yr ORDER BY yrRetrieved Oct 26, 2026
Data
Records from IRS Form 990 filings (Schedule I grants), EIN 522166327
Chart data as a table
| Tax year | Total from dt |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 25000 |
| 2023 | 129250 |
| 2024 | 3191074 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings (Schedule I grants), EIN 522166327 · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
How these rows were pulled
SELECT tax_year, SUM(cash_grant_amt) AS total_from_dt FROM politics_vault_archive.ein_990_grants WHERE ein='522166327' AND recipient_ein='862190372' GROUP BY tax_year ORDER BY tax_year
Retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Data
Records from IRS Form 990 filings (Schedule I grants), EIN 862190372
Chart data as a table
| Tax year | Total | Count | N grantors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 301821 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 28550380 | 4 | 4 |
| 2023 | 274848 | 6 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3267074 | 6 | 5 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings (Schedule I grants), EIN 862190372 · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
How these rows were pulled
SELECT tax_year, SUM(cash_grant_amt) AS total, COUNT(*) AS n_grants, COUNT(DISTINCT ein) AS n_grantors FROM politics_vault_archive.ein_990_grants WHERE recipient_ein='862190372' GROUP BY tax_year ORDER BY tax_year
Retrieved Jul 16, 2026
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| Tax year | Orgs that year | Arraystringconcat(arraysort(groupuniqarray(any org)), ' | ') |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY INC | STATE POLICY NETWORK | University of Dallas |
| 2014 | 3 | FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY INC | STATE POLICY NETWORK | University of Dallas |
| 2015 | 3 | FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY INC | STATE POLICY NETWORK | University of Dallas |
| 2016 | 3 | FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY INC | STATE POLICY NETWORK | University of Dallas |
| 2017 | 7 | Children's Center Early Intervention & Family Support | FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY INC | INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDIES INSTITUTE INC | STATE POLICY NETWORK | State Financial Officers Foundation Inc | THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | University of Dallas |
| 2018 | 7 | Children's Center Early Intervention & Family Support | FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY INC | INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDIES INSTITUTE INC | STATE POLICY NETWORK | State Financial Officers Foundation Inc | THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | University of Dallas |
| 2019 | 5 | INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDIES INSTITUTE INC | STATE POLICY NETWORK | State Financial Officers Foundation Inc | THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | University of Dallas |
| 2020 | 7 | FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY INC | INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDIES INSTITUTE INC | STATE POLICY NETWORK | State Financial Officers Foundation Inc | THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | University of Dallas | William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust |
| 2021 | 7 | FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY INC | INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDIES INSTITUTE INC | STATE POLICY NETWORK | State Financial Officers Foundation Inc | THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | University of Dallas | William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust |
| 2022 | 7 | FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY INC | INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDIES INSTITUTE INC | STATE POLICY NETWORK | State Financial Officers Foundation Inc | THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | University of Dallas | William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust |
| 2023 | 6 | FOUNDATION FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY INC | STATE POLICY NETWORK | State Financial Officers Foundation Inc | THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | University of Dallas | William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust |
| 2024 | 5 | KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITABLE FUND INC | STATE POLICY NETWORK | State Financial Officers Foundation Inc | THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION | William A and Genevieve H Strong Foundation Trust |
Source: public filings · retrieved May 30, 2026
How these rows were pulled
SELECT tax_year, countDistinct(ein) orgs_that_year, arrayStringConcat(arraySort(groupUniqArray(any_org)),' | ') FROM (SELECT tax_year, ein, any(org_name) any_org FROM politics_vault.v_990_officers_unified WHERE upper(person_name) LIKE '%WAGNER%' AND upper(person_name) LIKE '%BRIDGET%' GROUP BY tax_year, ein) GROUP BY tax_year ORDER BY tax_year
Retrieved May 30, 2026
Data
Records from public filings
- Distinct orgs
- 9
- Mn
- 2013
- Mx
- 2024
- Total filings
- 63
- Total comp all orgs
- 2055272
Source: public filings · retrieved May 30, 2026
How these rows were pulled
SELECT countDistinct(ein) distinct_orgs, min(tax_year) mn, max(tax_year) mx, count() total_filings, round(sum(reportable_comp_from_org)) total_comp_all_orgs FROM politics_vault.v_990_officers_unified WHERE upper(person_name) LIKE '%WAGNER%' AND upper(person_name) LIKE '%BRIDGET%'
Retrieved May 30, 2026
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| Person key | N orgs | Arraystringconcat(orgs, ' | ') |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGETT WAGNER | 3 | Heritage Foundation | Foundation for Government Accountability | SFOF |
| LEONARD LEO | 2 | Rule of Law Trust | Marble Freedom Trust |
| REBEKAH MERCER | 2 | Manhattan Institute | Heritage Foundation |
| ROBERT LEVY | 2 | Foundation for Government Accountability | Cato Institute |
| EDWIN MEESE III | 2 | Heritage Foundation | Federalist Society |
| DONALD G SMITH | 2 | Manhattan Institute | Cato Institute |
| TODD GRAVES | 2 | The 85 Fund | Lucy Burns Institute / Ballotpedia |
| GARY MARX | 2 | Concord Fund | The 85 Fund |
| LEONARD A LEO | 2 | Federalist Society | Marble Freedom Trust |
| RICHARD W GRABER | 2 | Bradley Impact Fund | Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation |
| ANN CORKERY | 2 | Concord Fund | The 85 Fund |
Source: public filings · retrieved May 30, 2026
How these rows were pulled
SELECT person_key, n_orgs, arrayStringConcat(orgs,' | ') FROM politics_vault.v_officer_interlock ORDER BY n_orgs DESC
Retrieved May 30, 2026
Data
Records from FEC filings, FEC C00867937
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| Transaction dt | Transaction amt | Stated purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | 4053309.9999999995 | AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES, EVENT STAGING EXPENSE, & TRAVEL EXPENSES |
| 2024-11-12 | 2324200 | AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES, EVENT STAGING EXPENSE, & TRAVEL EXPENSES |
| 2024-10-24 | 2216200 | AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES, EVENT STAGING EXPENSE, & TRAVEL EXPENSES |
| 2024-10-23 | 1842560 | AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES, EVENT STAGING EXPENSE, & TRAVEL EXPENSES |
| 2024-11-04 | 1802360 | AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES, EVENT STAGING EXPENSE, & TRAVEL EXPENSES |
| 2024-11-18 | 1478520 | AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES, EVENT STAGING EXPENSE, & TRAVEL EXPENSES |
| 2024-10-28 | 1321600 | AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES, EVENT STAGING EXPENSE, & TRAVEL EXPENSES |
| 2024-10-11 | 1212830 | AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES, EVENT STAGING EXPENSE, & TRAVEL EXPENSES |
| 2024-08-22 | 1146900 | AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES, EVENT STAGING EXPENSE, & TRAVEL EXPENSES |
| 2024-10-22 | 1077300 | AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES, EVENT STAGING EXPENSE, & TRAVEL EXPENSES |
Source: FEC filings, FEC C00867937 · retrieved Oct 26, 2026
How these rows were pulled
SELECT transaction_dt, transaction_amt, purpose FROM politics_vault.fec_operating_expenditures_2019_2026 WHERE cmte_id='C00867937' AND upper(name) IN ('EVENT STRATEGIES, INC.','EVENT STRATEGIES INC.','EVENT STRATEGIES','EVENT STRATEGIES INC','EVENT STRATEGIES, INC') ORDER BY transaction_amt DESC LIMIT 10Retrieved Oct 26, 2026
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| Cmte id | Committee | Txns | Total | First dt | Last dt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00867937 | TRUMP 47 COMMITTEE, INC. | 77 | 36827044.06 | 2024-05-08 | 2025-02-12 |
| C00762591 | SAVE AMERICA | 55 | 14782701.25 | 2021-03-05 | 2024-02-14 |
| C00828541 | NEVER SURRENDER, INC. | 93 | 9262757.55 | 2022-12-22 | 2025-07-22 |
| C00075820 | NRCC | 14 | 3160056.77 | 2021-04-30 | 2025-04-15 |
| C00580100 | DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. | 42 | 1428841.14 | 2019-04-08 | 2020-12-15 |
| C00825851 | MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN INC. | 15 | 1294238.17 | 2022-10-07 | 2024-11-25 |
| C00790477 | MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, AGAIN! INC. | 9 | 1166630.27 | 2022-02-02 | 2022-09-22 |
| C00618389 | TRUMP VICTORY | 3 | 357902.43 | 2019-12-12 | 2020-11-18 |
| C00771477 | MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN ACTION INC | 5 | 289365.87 | 2021-05-28 | 2021-09-20 |
| C00834630 | BUCKEYE VALUES PAC | 2 | 250000 | 2024-03-12 | 2024-03-18 |
Source: FEC filings · retrieved Jun 10, 2026
How these rows were pulled
SELECT cmte_id, cmte_nm, tres_nm, cmte_dsgn, cmte_tp, cmte_pty_affiliation FROM politics_vault.fec_committee_master_2019_2026 WHERE cmte_id IN ('C00867937','C00828541','C00762591','C00580100')Retrieved Jun 10, 2026
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Show the table (10 rows)
| Cmte id | Committee | Txns | Total | First dt | Last dt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00867937 | TRUMP 47 COMMITTEE, INC. | 77 | 36827044.06 | 2024-05-08 | 2025-02-12 |
| C00762591 | SAVE AMERICA | 55 | 14782701.25 | 2021-03-05 | 2024-02-14 |
| C00828541 | NEVER SURRENDER, INC. | 93 | 9262757.55 | 2022-12-22 | 2025-07-22 |
| C00075820 | NRCC | 14 | 3160056.77 | 2021-04-30 | 2025-04-15 |
| C00580100 | DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. | 42 | 1428841.14 | 2019-04-08 | 2020-12-15 |
| C00825851 | MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN INC. | 15 | 1294238.17 | 2022-10-07 | 2024-11-25 |
| C00790477 | MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, AGAIN! INC. | 9 | 1166630.27 | 2022-02-02 | 2022-09-22 |
| C00618389 | TRUMP VICTORY | 3 | 357902.43 | 2019-12-12 | 2020-11-18 |
| C00771477 | MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN ACTION INC | 5 | 289365.87 | 2021-05-28 | 2021-09-20 |
| C00834630 | BUCKEYE VALUES PAC | 2 | 250000 | 2024-03-12 | 2024-03-18 |
Source: public filings · retrieved Jun 10, 2026
How these rows were pulled
SELECT gj_subpoena_id, doc_name, date_issued, recipient, recipient_type FROM politics_vault.arctic_frost_subpoenas WHERE positionCaseInsensitive(subject_text, 'Event Strategies') > 0 OR positionCaseInsensitive(recipient, 'Event Strategies') > 0 ORDER BY date_issued
Retrieved Jun 10, 2026
Data
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| Era | Txns | Total | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|
| before | 146 | 21032646.11 | 23 |
| after_GJ392 | 208 | 50037087.83 | 13 |
Source: FEC filings · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
How these rows were pulled
SELECT if(transaction_dt > toDate('2022-12-01'),'after_GJ392','before') AS era, count() AS txns, sum(transaction_amt) AS total, uniqExact(cmte_id) AS committees FROM politics_vault.fec_operating_expenditures_2019_2026 WHERE upper(name) IN ('EVENT STRATEGIES, INC.','EVENT STRATEGIES INC.','EVENT STRATEGIES','EVENT STRATEGIES INC','EVENT STRATEGIES, INC') GROUP BY eraRetrieved Jul 16, 2026
Data
Records from IRS Form 990 filings (Schedule I grants), EIN 454678325
The 15 largest of 30 rows by Grant amount. The table has every row.
Show the table (30 rows)
| Tax year | Recipient | Grant amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TURNING POINT USA | 10389921 |
| 2024 | MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC | 5000000 |
| 2024 | LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | 3014050 |
| 2024 | COUNTY CITIZENS DEFENDING FREEDOM USA FOUNDATION INC | 2475000 |
| 2024 | EVERGREEN FREEDOM FOUNDATION | 1924654 |
| 2024 | MOMS FOR AMERICA | 1701000 |
| 2024 | BLACK PASTORS UNITED FOR EDUCATION | 1516399 |
| 2024 | FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION | 1078847 |
| 2024 | DO NO HARM | 1010000 |
| 2024 | GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC | 900000 |
| 2024 | SPEECH FIRST | 700000 |
| 2024 | ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM | 650000 |
| 2024 | MACKINAC CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY | 607000 |
| 2024 | TORCH OF FREEDOM FOUNDATION | 600000 |
| 2024 | PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL FOUNDATION | 514953 |
| 2024 | ADVANCE COLORADO | 500000 |
| 2024 | PARENTS DEFENDING EDUCATION | 500000 |
| 2024 | CANTINAS ARTS FOUNDATION | 450000 |
| 2024 | FRANKLIN NEWS FOUNDATION | 446700 |
| 2024 | ACTON INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION AND LIBERTY | 435000 |
| 2024 | WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR LAW & LIBERTY | 405750 |
| 2024 | WALKAWAY FOUNDATION | 357500 |
| 2024 | THREEFOLD EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | 330000 |
| 2024 | THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE | 300000 |
| 2024 | CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL | 300000 |
| 2024 | YOUNG AMERICA'S FOUNDATION | 294400 |
| 2024 | JACK MILLER CENTER FOR TEACHING AMERICA'S FOUNDING PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY | 259333 |
| 2024 | LIBERTY JUSTICE CENTER | 250000 |
| 2024 | NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND LIBERTY INC | 250000 |
| 2024 | ST AUGUSTINE PREPARATORY ACADEMY | 250000 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings (Schedule I grants), EIN 454678325 · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
How these rows were pulled
SELECT tax_year, recipient_name, cash_grant_amt FROM politics_vault_archive.ein_990_grants WHERE ein='454678325' AND tax_year IN ('2022','2023','2024') ORDER BY tax_year DESC, cash_grant_amt DESC LIMIT 30Retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Data
Records from IRS Form 990 filings (Schedule I grants), EIN 522166327
The 15 largest of 25 rows by Total. The table has every row.
Show the table (25 rows)
| Recipient | Recipient EIN | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dechomai Asset Trust | 260724604 | 100650000 |
| Legion of Christ | 060923895 | 25000000 |
| State Policy Network | 570952531 | 10510292 |
| Catholic University of America | 530196583 | 8102500 |
| Consumers' Research Inc | 221500498 | 6511000 |
| Real Clear Foundation | 522128875 | 5807000 |
| Institute for Justice | 521744337 | 5409005 |
| Reason Foundation | 953298239 | 5219585 |
| Federalist Society | 363235550 | 5192200 |
| Texas A&M Foundation | 742245072 | 5000000 |
| GMU Foundation | 541603842 | 4850500 |
| Cato Institute | 237432162 | 4363155 |
| Teneo Network Inc | 832151429 | 4261350 |
| Constitutional Defense Fund | 823203438 | 4050000 |
| With Angels Foundation | 870928457 | 3975000 |
| Lucy Burns Institute | 208036372 | 3905800 |
| ACANI Inc | 262387657 | 3685000 |
| Green Light Project | 464631639 | 3680000 |
| America First Legal Foundation | 862190372 | 3191074 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | 942197343 | 2934885 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | 521351785 | 2708650 |
| Foundation for Government Accountability | 452637507 | 2560100 |
| Discovery Institute | 911521697 | 2505000 |
| Passages America Israel Inc | 812453820 | 2500000 |
| Middle East Forum | 237749796 | 2350000 |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings (Schedule I grants), EIN 522166327 · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
How these rows were pulled
SELECT recipient_name, recipient_ein, SUM(cash_grant_amt) AS total FROM politics_vault_archive.ein_990_grants WHERE ein='522166327' AND tax_year='2024' GROUP BY recipient_name, recipient_ein ORDER BY total DESC LIMIT 25
Retrieved Jul 16, 2026
Data
Records from IRS Form 990 filings (Schedule I grants), EIN 862190372
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| EIN | Organization | Tax year | Recipient | Recipient EIN | Grant amount | Stated purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 522166327 | Donors Trust Inc | 2024 | America First Legal Foundation | 862190372 | 3141074 | for general operations |
| 581493949 | NATL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FDN INC | 2024 | AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION | 862190372 | 56000 | LEGAL SERVICES |
| 522166327 | Donors Trust Inc | 2024 | America First Legal Foundation | 862190372 | 50000 | for election integrity effort |
| 821470217 | Conservative Partnership Institute | 2024 | America First Legal | 862190372 | 10000 | Mission and program support |
| 825070897 | THE SIGNATRY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2024 | America First Legal Foundation | 862190372 | 5000 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| 431890105 | Servant Foundation | 2024 | America First Legal Foundation | 862190372 | 5000 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| 203857927 | THE TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL INC | 2023 | AMERICAN FIRST LEGAL | 862190372 | 100000 | EDUCATION |
| 522166327 | Donors Trust Inc | 2023 | America First Legal Foundation | 862190372 | 99250 | for election reform activities |
| 821470217 | Conservative Partnership Institute | 2023 | America First Legal Foundation | 862190372 | 30298 | Mission and program support |
| 522166327 | Donors Trust Inc | 2023 | America First Legal Foundation | 862190372 | 30000 | for general operations |
| 815466677 | KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITABLE FUND INC | 2023 | AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION | 862190372 | 10000 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| 237825575 | NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST | 2023 | AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION | 862190372 | 5300 | HEALTH |
| 454678325 | BRADLEY IMPACT FUND INC | 2022 | AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION | 862190372 | 27141275 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| 821470217 | Conservative Partnership Institute | 2022 | America First Legal Foundation | 862190372 | 1334105 | Mission and program support |
| 874414051 | FREEDOM IN THE WORLD INC | 2022 | AMERICA FIRST LEGAL | 862190372 | 50000 | SUPPORT |
| 522166327 | Donors Trust Inc | 2022 | America First Legal Foundation | 862190372 | 25000 | for general operations |
| 454678325 | BRADLEY IMPACT FUND INC | 2021 | AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION | 862190372 | 301821 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings (Schedule I grants), EIN 862190372 · retrieved Jul 16, 2026
How these rows were pulled
SELECT ein, org_name, tax_year, recipient_name, recipient_ein, cash_grant_amt, purpose FROM politics_vault_archive.ein_990_grants WHERE recipient_ein='862190372' OR upperUTF8(recipient_name) LIKE '%AMERICA FIRST LEGAL%' ORDER BY tax_year DESC, cash_grant_amt DESC
Retrieved Jul 16, 2026
The record
a verified primary record or stored query backs the row. reported by a secondary source only.
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- ●Jack Smith's 'Arctic Frost' investigation issued 197 grand jury subpoenas targeting 430+ named Republican individuals and entities, the Conservative Partnership Institute (CPI) was directly subpoenaed at least 4 separate times as a target
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- ●After the 2022 Bradley Impact Fund mega-grant of $27.1M, both Bradley and Conservative Partnership Institute zeroed out their AFL giving and were replaced by Donors Trust, whose grants to AFL scaled 127x from 2023 ($129,250) to 2024 ($3,191,074), a structural pivot from a named ideological foundation to a fully anonymizing donor-advised-fund sponsor
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Research notes · 2
Research notes from the 10Reports archive that the findings were developed from.
10Reportscorroborating2.6 KB · markdownretrieved Feb 16, 2026Circular Funding Analysis
Analysis of the Bradley Impact / Donors Trust / CPI pipeline that re-routed grants to America First Legal across 2022-2024.
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Circular Funding Analysis: Cleta Mitchell Network
Objective: Trace financial flows between organizations to identify circular funding schemes, common paymasters, and self-dealing.
1. Validated Flows
1.1. 1792 Exchange -> United Charitable
- Amount: $7,190
- Source: 1792 Exchange 2023 Form 990 (Line 1, Part IX)
- Context: Grant to domestic organization.
- Analysis: This is a small amount, possibly a fee for a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) account. If 1792 Exchange has a DAF at United Charitable, it could be a conduit for anonymous funding.
- Next Steps: Check United Charitable 990s for incoming grants from 1792 Exchange or outgoing grants to network entities.
1.2. The $244,944 Question (CPI <-> SFOF/SFCN?)
- Internal Note: A previous report (
Mitchell Financial Network Red Flags.md) mentioned a $244,944 intercompany balance. - Status: UNVERIFIED.
- Investigation:
- Searched 1792 Exchange 2023 990: No mention of $244k.
- Searched SFCN (State Freedom Caucus Network) 2023 990: No mention of $244k.
- Hypothesis: The figure might be in the SFOF (State Financial Officers Foundation) 990 or the CPI (Conservative Partnership Institute) 990.
- Action: Locating SFOF and CPI 990 files in
14DocsandFiles.
2. Potential Schemes
2.1. Common Paymaster / Leased Employees (The "Compass" Hub)
- Evidence:
- CPI Summary Findings: CPI provides shared resources including "discounted real estate, accounting (Compass Professional Group Inc.), legal representation (Compass Legal Group)."
- Key Personnel Overlap: Ed Corrigan (CPI, SFCN), Mark Meadows (CPI, SFCN), Paul Fitzpatrick (1792 Exchange).
- Hypothesis: CPI uses the "Compass" entities to centralize expenses and staff, billing back independent 501(c)(3)s. This allows "independent" groups to operate with minimal dedicated staff while relying on CPI's infrastructure.
- Risk: If these services are provided at below-market rates, it could be an impermissible private benefit or contribution. If above market, it's self-dealing.
- Next Step: Search for payments to "Compass Professional Group" or "Compass Legal Group" in the expenses of 1792 Exchange, SFCN, and SFOF.
3. Organization Catalogue
- 1792 Exchange: Review complete.
- State Freedom Caucus Network (SFCN): Review complete.
- State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF): PENDING (File empty, searching for 990).
- Conservative Partnership Institute (CPI): PENDING (Summary found, searching for detailed 990).
- Compass Professional Group Inc: NEW TARGET.
- Compass Legal Group: NEW TARGET.
10Reportscorroborating8.3 KB · markdownretrieved Nov 13, 2025Cross-Reference Analysis
Cross-tabulation of grantor/grantee swaps across the AFL funding pipeline.
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Cross-Reference Analysis
This analysis reveals a complex web of interconnections among the researched religious leaders, political figures, and organizations. The analysis identifies three primary network clusters: New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) Religious Network, Conservative Legal/Political Network, and Economic Policy Network, with significant overlap and coordination between these spheres.
- [[James Goll]] - Member of Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders alongside:
- [[C. Peter Wagner]] (NAR founder, connected to multiple figures)
- [[Cindy Jacobs]] (spiritual warfare, mentioned in multiple profiles)
- [[Chuck Pierce]] (prophetic leader, NAR apostle)
- [[Ana Méndez Ferrell]] - "General of spiritual warfare" under C. Peter Wagner
- [[Rebecca Greenwood]] - Mentored by C. Peter and Doris Wagner, Eagles Vision Apostolic Team member
- [[Thomas Muthee]] - Spiritual warfare practitioner (though geographically separate in Kenya)
- [[Brian Simmons]] - Core faculty at Wagner University, Member of Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders
- [[Guillermo Maldonado]] - Member of [[Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders]], co-participant with [[James Goll]] in conferences
- [[Matt Sharp]] - Senior Counsel, Director of [[Center for Legislative Advocacy]]
- [[Ryan Bangert]] - Senior Vice President for [[Strategic Initiatives]]
- Both Sharp and Bangert work on religious liberty cases
- Both involved in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation coordination
- Both connected to Federalist Society
- Shared focus on "Seven Mountains" government influence
- [[E.J. Antoni]] - Chief Economist at [[The Heritage Foundation]]
- [[Project 2025]] Connection - Heritage as architect, connects to broader conservative movement
- [[The Heritage Foundation]] (E.J. Antoni's organization) - Policy coordination with Koch-funded organizations
- [[Alliance Defending Freedom]] - Receives funding from conservative donor networks
- [[State Policy Network]] - Connected to both Koch Network and ADF activities
- [[NAR Movement]] provides theological framework for Christian nationalism
- [[Seven Mountains Mandate]] (popularized by Lance Wallnau) connects to:
- [[James Goll]]'s "Fourth Wave" teaching
- [[Rebecca Greenwood]]'s spiritual warfare for cultural transformation
- Matt Sharp and Ryan Bangert's government mountain focus
- Guillermo Maldonado - Hosted "Evangelicals for Trump" launch at El Rey Jesús
- Thomas Muthee - Blessed Sarah Palin (2008 Republican VP nominee)
- E.J. Antoni - Nominated by Trump for Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner
- NAR Leaders - Multiple connections to Trump administration appointments Religious Leaders Promoting Dominionism:
- James Goll - "Fourth Wave" emphasizing societal change through Seven Mountains
- Ana Méndez Ferrell - Territorial spiritual warfare for governmental transformation
- Rebecca Greenwood - Strategic prayer for political and cultural change
- Guillermo Maldonado - Political engagement through Hispanic evangelical mobilization Legal/Political Implementation:
- Matt Sharp - Legislative advocacy for religious freedom expansion
- Ryan Bangert - Strategic initiatives for cultural transformation
- E.J. Antoni - Economic policy influence through Heritage Foundation
- Koch Network - Provides funding infrastructure for:
- Heritage Foundation (E.J. Antoni's platform)
- State-level policy coordination (ADF legislative work)
- Educational initiatives (overlap with NAR university networks)
- [[Kenneth Copeland Ministries]] - Extensive family employment and wealth (Kendall Zachary Copeland context)
- Prosperity Gospel Networks - Financial resources for political engagement:
- Guillermo Maldonado's megachurch operations
- Todd White's Lifestyle Christianity financial base
- Rebecca Greenwood - Christian Harvest International and SPAN headquarters
- New Apostolic Reformation Hub - Major NAR ministry concentration
- Focus on the Family - James Dobson connection to broader network
- Heritage Foundation - E.J. Antoni's policy influence center
- Alliance Defending Freedom - Matt Sharp and Ryan Bangert's legal advocacy base
- Koch Network - Stand Together headquarters in Arlington, Virginia
- [[Kenneth Copeland Ministries]] - Fort Worth (Kendall Zachary Copeland family base)
- Todd White - Lifestyle Christianity University in Watauga
- Texas Public Policy Foundation - E.J. Antoni's previous affiliation
- Guillermo Maldonado - El Rey Jesús megachurch and political platform
- Hispanic Evangelical Mobilization - Bridge to Republican politics Coordinated Approach:
- Territorial Mapping - Ana Méndez Ferrell and Rebecca Greenwood coordinate spiritual mapping
- Strategic Prayer - Rebecca Greenwood's SPAN coordinates with James Goll's prayer networks
- Political Application - Spiritual warfare concepts applied to legislative battles (ADF legal strategy) Multi-Level Strategy:
- Federal Policy - E.J. Antoni (Heritage Foundation) provides economic framework
- Federal Litigation - Ryan Bangert (ADF) handles federal religious liberty cases
- State Legislation - Matt Sharp (ADF) coordinates state-level legislative advocacy
- Local Implementation - NAR churches provide grassroots political mobilization Integrated Messaging:
- Religious Media - NAR leaders (Goll, Maldonado, White) provide theological framework
- Political Media - Heritage Foundation (Antoni) and ADF (Sharp, Bangert) provide policy justification
- Conservative Media - All figures regularly appeBar on Fox News, TBN, conservative outlets
- Kendall Zachary Copeland - Limited public information, potential private family role
- John P. Kelly - No confirmed political connections found, may be misidentified
- Thomas Muthee - Kenya-based operations with limited direct U.S. network integration
- Ana Méndez Ferrell - Mexico origins with extensive international ministry
- 1980s-1990s - NAR formation and spiritual warfare doctrine development
- 2000s - Seven Mountains Mandate popularization and political integration
- 2010s - Alliance Defending Freedom expansion and Koch Network growth
- 2016 - Multi-network support for Trump campaign
- 2017-2020 - Administrative access and policy influence
- 2021 - January 6 involvement across multiple networks
- Project 2025 - Heritage Foundation blueprint connecting all networks
- Stand Together - Koch Network rebrand with cross-movement coordination
- Legislative Coordination - ADF multi-state anti-LGBTQ+ campaign
- Electoral Strategy - 2024 campaign coordination across religious and political networks The research reveals highly coordinated activities across religious, legal, and economic networks, suggesting:
- Shared Strategic Planning - Regular coordination between network leaders
- Resource Coordination - Funding flows between networks for maximum impact
- Message Discipline - Consistent theological and political messaging across platforms The networks demonstrate:
- Multi-Level Engagement - Federal, state, and local political activity
- Institutional Penetration - Placement of allies in government positions
- Long-term Strategy - Sustained effort over decades with clear objectives
- Financial Flow Analysis - Detailed tracking of money between organizations
- Communication Analysis - Private coordination mechanisms between leaders
- International Connections - Global expansion of coordinated influence operations This cross-reference analysis reveals a sophisticated, multi-network influence operation combining religious authority, legal expertise, economic policy development, and political activism. Rather than isolated individuals or organizations, these figures represent interconnected nodes in a comprehensive strategy to reshape American politics, law, and culture according to a specific theological and political vision. The level of coordination suggests ongoing strategic planning and resource allocation across network boundaries, representing one of the most significant private influence operations in contemporary American politics.
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