by Charlton Allen, American Thinker:
If an obscure nonprofit received hundreds of millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars, trained thousands of journalists, influenced media outlets worldwide, and quietly scrubbed its leadership and key records from the internet—wouldn’t you want to know why?
That’s precisely what’s happening with Internews Network, a so-called “independent” media organization almost entirely bankrolled by USAID since 2008.
Through extensive U.S. government funding, Internews has trained journalists, produced media content, and shaped global narratives, all while supporting censorship initiatives under the guise of combating “misinformation.”
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Internews has been systematically erasing its public-facing disclosures. Critical information about its governance, leadership, and programming has been removed or modified—particularly around Inauguration Day.
The executive and legislative branches must investigate this purging of key intelligence about the organization.
These actions suggest a concerted effort to limit public access to information about Internews’ leadership, funding sources, and ideological agenda.
If Internews is genuinely committed to press freedom, why is it selectively managing what information is accessible to the public?
Key Findings from the Recent Form 990
Internews’ most recent public Form 990 spotlights several key facets of its funding and operations:
- Revenue Sources: Over 95% of Internews’ revenue comes from U.S. government funding, primarily through USAID, the U.S. State Department, and other federal agencies. According to this disclosure, Internews reported total revenue of approximately $97 million, with over $92 million coming from government grants.
- Executive Compensation: CEO Jeanne Bourgault received total compensation exceeding $342,000, making her one of the highest-paid nonprofit executives receiving federal funds. Several other executives received over $200,000 in compensation.
- Offshore Entities: The Form 990 confirms Internews operates at least one subsidiary in the Cayman Islands alongside other offshore financial entities. Why does a nonprofit—almost entirely taxpayer-funded—require offshore financial structures?
- Lobbying and Advocacy: While Internews claims to be nonpartisan, its expenditures include policy influence spending, indicating an agenda beyond supporting “independent journalism.”
The USAID Gravy Train: Hundreds of Millions in Taxpayer Dollars
Internews markets itself as a champion of independent journalism, but the numbers tell a different story. A 2020 federal audit revealed that tens of millions of dollars flow from USAID directly to Internews annually. This wasn’t a one-time grant—over 95% of its funding has come from U.S. government sources in recent years, as confirmed by ProPublica’s nonprofit audit report and USAspending.gov.
Economic Dependency: Internews Can’t Survive Without U.S. Taxpayer Dollars
The 2023 audit report for Internews confirms that the organization depends nearly entirely on U.S. government funding. In recent years, over 90% of its revenue came from U.S. government grants and cooperative agreements.
Even Internews itself admits that without U.S. taxpayer funding, it would struggle to function:
Any interruption of these relationships (i.e., the failure to renew grant agreements or withholding of funds) would adversely affect Internews Network’s ability to finance ongoing operations.
Internews is not an independent nonprofit—it is a government-funded media entity whose survival depends on continuous taxpayer subsidies.
Scrubbing the Truth: What Are They Hiding?
Internews has systematically erased, altered, or obscured key information from its website, particularly close to Inauguration Day 2025. This raises serious questions about what the organization is trying to conceal.
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