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Open Society Foundations

George Soros, founder and chairman of the Open Society Foundations, before the Joseph A. Schumpeter award ceremony in Vienna, Austria, June 21, 2019. (Ronald Zak/AP)
May 13, 2026, 5:27 pm
Soros’s philanthropic foundation commits $30M to fighting antisemitism, anti-Muslim hate
Open Society Foundations pledges to strengthen interfaith partnerships as hate levels rise against Jews, Muslims amid Gaza and Iran wars
By JAMES POLLARD
Hungarian-born US investor and philanthropist George Soros answers questions after delivering a speech on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on May 24, 2022. (Fabrice Coffrini/AFP)
August 27, 2025, 8:20 pm
Trump demands Soros be charged with corruption for backing ‘violent protests’
Without providing evidence, US president takes aim at billionaire Democratic donor and his son; Open Society Foundations dismisses ‘outrageous and false’ allegations
By Jarrett Renshaw
File: Alexander Soros attends the 2016 Gordon Parks Foundation awards dinner at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on May 24, 2016. (Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images North America/AFP)
July 7, 2023, 3:24 am
Soros’ Open Society Foundations to sack 40% of staff under son’s new leadership
Umbrella organization for Soros’ charitable work says it employs some 800 staff members, has offices in more than 20 countries; human rights groups concerned
By THALIA BEATY
Philanthropist Alex Soros on June 4, 2013 in New York City. (Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)
June 12, 2023, 3:11 am
Soros said to pass reins of progressive philanthropy empire to ‘more political’ son
Alexander Soros, 37, tells WSJ he plans to use deep pockets of Open Society Foundations, reviled by conservatives, to oppose second Trump term while expanding its agenda and reach
By AFP
Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi speaks on his cellphone at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
December 9, 2020, 8:21 am
Court rules US must provide limited info on Khashoggi death tape, CIA report
Judge says Trump ‘literally admitted’ US intelligence agencies reviewed the tape and that the government has it; disclosures sought as part of a freedom of information lawsuit
By Larry Neumeister
Illustrative: Chief Justice John Roberts speaks during oral arguments before the Supreme Court as a case is livestreamed on a laptop, May 4, 2020. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images via JTA)
May 9, 2020, 9:31 am
US top court’s hypothetical: Can Washington require groups to recognize Israel?
In live-streamed case about NGOs, HIV funds and prostitution, Justice Brett Kavanaugh unexpectedly brings up Washington’s support for the Jewish state
By Ron Kampeas
Trump Attorney Rudy Giuliani addresses the crowd at the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit on December 19, 2019 in Palm Beach, Florida. (Saul Martinez/Getty Images/AFP)
December 25, 2019, 5:16 am
Rebuked for ‘offensive’ remarks on Soros’s Jewishness, Giuliani doubles down
After outcry from ADL and other groups, Trump lawyer claims it’s not anti-Semitic to say those who oppose anti-Israel groups are better Jews than the Jewish philanthropist
By ToI Staff
Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas speaks at an event on Capitol Hill honoring EFRAT, an Israeli group that discourages abortion, June 15, 2017. (Shmuel Lenchevsky)
December 8, 2018, 8:01 am
Republican congressman says George Soros ‘turned on fellow Jews’
Louie Gohmert doubles down on claim in letter to Soros’s Open Society Foundations; Anti-Defamation League calls on lawmaker to retract his statements
By JTA
George Soros, founder and chairman of the Open Society Foundations, attends the annual meeting of the European Council On Foreign Relations, in Paris, France, May 29, 2018. (Francois Mori/ AP)
December 2, 2018, 9:49 pm
US-funded network apologizes for report targeting ‘multimillionaire Jew’ Soros
Spanish-language network Radio Television Marti, which broadcasts to Cuba, described businessman as ‘the architect of the financial collapse of 2008’
By JTA
George Soros, founder and chairman of the Open Society Foundations, attends the annual meeting of the European Council On Foreign Relations, in Paris, France, May 29, 2018. (Francois Mori/ AP)
November 26, 2018, 8:01 pm
George Soros foundation says it will cease its Turkey activities
Decision comes days after Erdogan accuses Jewish billionaire of supporting a jailed Turkish financier and philanthropist who organized anti-government events
By AFP
George Soros, Founder and Chairman of the Open Society Foundation, at a meeting at EU headquarters in Brussels on April 27, 2017. (Olivier Hoslet, Pool Photo via AP)
August 16, 2018, 8:45 pm
Soros foundation to leave Hungary by end of August
Open Society Foundations says move due to ‘repressive’ policies of Orban government, which railed against Jewish billionaire during election campaign
By AFP
A poster with US billionaire George Soros in Szekesfehervar, Hungary, July 6, 2017. (ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP/Getty Images via JTA)
May 15, 2018, 11:51 am
Soros fund quits Hungary over government’s ‘repressive’ policies
Jewish philanthropist’s Open Society Foundations says it cannot protect its operations and staff from interference, plans to relocate to Berlin
By Agencies
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban delivers a speech in front of the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest on March 15, 2018, during the official commemoration of the 170th anniversary of the 1848-1849 Hungarian revolution. (AFP Photo/Attila Kisbenedek)
March 16, 2018, 9:52 pm
Hungarian PM takes aim at Jewish billionaire Soros at election rally
In speech criticized as having anti-Semitic undertones, prime minister attacks ‘money-speculating enemy’
By JTA
George Soros, founder and chairman of the Open Society Foundations, arrives for a meeting in Brussels, April 27, 2017. (AFP/Pool/Olivier Hoslet)
November 20, 2017, 1:35 pm
Soros blasts ‘lies’ of Hungary government campaign
Holocaust survivor philanthropist says billboard campaign against him ’employs anti-Semitic tropes reminiscent of the 1930s’
By AFP
George Soros, founder and chairman of the Open Society Foundations, arrives for a meeting in Brussels, April 27, 2017. (AFP/Pool/Olivier Hoslet)
October 18, 2017, 5:05 am
George Soros transfers $18 billion to his foundation
Jewish investor ‘plans to leave the vast majority of his wealth to the Open Society Foundations,’ the 2nd richest charity in the US
By AFP
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