Arabella Advisors - Soros Sleezy?
Segment #582
Gates suddenly cutting off ties to Soros is not a small gesture. There is a Rico brewing against Soros and Arabella and Gates wants no part. Gates is probably a whack job and an eugenicist but he is not stupid.
Arabella Advisors is a Washington, D.C.-based for-profit consulting firm founded in 2005 by Eric Kessler, a former Clinton administration appointee. It provides strategic guidance and operational support to philanthropists, nonprofits, and impact investors, focusing on maximizing social and environmental impact.
Soros has been repeatedly accused of orchestrating or funding protests, such as those following George Floyd’s death in 2020 or immigration-related demonstrations in Los Angeles in 2025. Social media posts and conservative commentators have claimed he pays protesters or organizes violent acts, like stashing bricks for riots. For example, during the 2020 protests, negative posts about Soros on Twitter spiked from 20,000 to 500,000 daily, alleging he funded the unrest. Similarly, in 2025, claims surfaced on X that Soros was behind protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles
As a certified B Corporation, Arabella manages a network of nonprofit organizations, including the New Venture Fund, Sixteen Thirty Fund, Hopewell Fund, Windward Fund, and others, which collectively handle significant financial flows—reportedly $9.2 billion in revenues and $7.8 billion in expenditures from 2006 to 2023.[](https://www.influencewatch.org/for-profit/arabella-advisors/)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabella_Advisors)
The firm offers services like grantmaking, advocacy, impact investing, and fiscal sponsorship, supporting causes such as climate, education, and gender equality. It has grown to over 300 employees across multiple cities and has been recognized as a top entrepreneurial company.
However, Arabella has faced criticism for managing a network often described as a "dark money" hub, channeling anonymous donations—$1.3 billion raised and $1.5 billion distributed in 2023 alone—to left-leaning policy and advocacy groups. Critics, including the Capital Research Center, allege it supports Democratic causes, citing its nonprofits’ funding of initiatives like voter registration and court-packing advocacy.[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/arabella-advisors)[](https://msb.georgetown.edu/news-story/research-and-insights/innovation-for-good-georgetowns-business-for-impact-center-releases-arabella-advisors-case-study/)[](https://www.influencewatch.org/for-profit/arabella-advisors/)
In 2025, the Gates Foundation reportedly ceased grants to Arabella-managed funds, raising concerns among progressive nonprofits. The firm’s leadership transitioned to CEO Himesh Bhise in 2023, following layoffs of 10% of its workforce. Arabella maintains it does not pursue a specific ideology, focusing instead on client-driven impact, but its financial opacity and political ties remain contentious.[](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/us/politics/gates-foundation-democrats-arabella-advisors.html)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabella_Advisors)[](https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/11/arabella-advisors-money-democrats/620553/)
The relationship between USAID and Arabella Advisors primarily involves the employment of former USAID staff by organizations within Arabella’s network, raising concerns about ideological alignment and the use of public funds. Over 100 USAID alumni have been identified working for left-leaning nonprofits linked to Arabella Advisors, a Washington, D.C.-based for-profit consulting firm that manages a network of nonprofits, including the New Venture Fund, Sixteen Thirty Fund, Hopewell Fund, and Windward Fund. These organizations are often described as part of a "dark money" network due to their role in funneling anonymous donations to progressive causes and Democratic campaigns.[](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3311755/usaid-feeds-alumni-left-wing-activist-organizations/)[](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3311755/usaid-feeds-alumni-left-wing-activist-organizations/)
Critics, such as the Washington Examiner, argue that USAID has deviated from its original mission of providing humanitarian aid to funding ideologically driven projects, with former employees moving into roles at Arabella-linked groups that support progressive initiatives like abortion rights, climate activism, and Democratic Party efforts. For example, the Sixteen Thirty Fund, managed by Arabella, donated $410 million in 2020 to defeat Trump and secure Democratic Senate control.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabella_Advisors)[](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3311755/usaid-feeds-alumni-left-wing-activist-organizations/)
Additionally, there are allegations that Arabella Advisors lobbied for USAID contracts, though specific details are limited. The White House has criticized USAID for funding what it calls "malicious" projects, such as DEI initiatives and LGBT activism abroad, which some argue align with the political leanings of Arabella’s network.[](https://citizenfreepress.com/breaking/was-democrat-dark-money-used-to-lobby-usaid/)[](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3311755/usaid-feeds-alumni-left-wing-activist-organizations/) However, Arabella denies engaging in direct political activity, claiming its role is to provide operational support to nonprofits.
The Gates Foundation, a significant former donor to Arabella’s network, ended its $450 million partnership in June 2025, citing a strategic shift to direct grantee engagement amid scrutiny of Arabella’s political activities.[](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/us/politics/gates-foundation-democrats-arabella-advisors.html)[](https://capitalresearch.org/article/donors-to-the-arabella-advisors-network/)
The claim that George Soros is funding political unrest, violence, and corruption in the United States is a widely circulated narrative, particularly among certain political circles. It stems from his extensive philanthropic activities through the Open Society Foundations (OSF), which he founded and has funded with over $32 billion since the 1980s. However, the accusations often rely on speculation, misinformation, or exaggerated interpretations of his actions, and they require careful scrutiny to separate fact from conspiracy.[](https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/george-soros)
Background on George Soros and Open Society Foundations George Soros, a Hungarian-American billionaire and philanthropist, has supported a wide range of liberal and progressive causes globally through OSF. These include initiatives for democracy, human rights, criminal justice reform, and civic engagement. His funding has gone to organizations advocating for issues like racial equality, immigration reform, and judicial fairness, which has made him a frequent target of criticism from conservative groups.[](https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/)[](https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/george-soros)[](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/13/us/politics/george-soros-racial-justice-organizations.html) ###
Claims of Funding Political Unrest and Violence
1. **Protests and Riots**: Soros has been repeatedly accused of orchestrating or funding protests, such as those following George Floyd’s death in 2020 or immigration-related demonstrations in Los Angeles in 2025. Social media posts and conservative commentators have claimed he pays protesters or organizes violent acts, like stashing bricks for riots. For example, during the 2020 protests, negative posts about Soros on Twitter spiked from 20,000 to 500,000 daily, alleging he funded the unrest. Similarly, in 2025, claims surfaced on X that Soros was behind protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles.[](https://enewspaper.latimes.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=57b29e86-9bc0-415a-8fdc-e6def15bbd4b)[](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/trumps-troops-soross-bricks-lies-flood-socials-whats-behind-la-protests/articleshow/121754548.cms)[](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/george-soros-conspiracy-theories-surge-as-protests-sweep-us/articleshow/76505961.cms) -
2. **Migrant Caravans**: In 2018, Soros was accused of funding migrant caravans heading toward the U.S.-Mexico border, with some alleging this was part of a plot to destabilize the U.S. Former President Donald Trump amplified this narrative, saying, “I wouldn’t be surprised. A lot of people say yes,” when asked about Soros’s involvement.[](https://apnews.com/article/ap-top-news-racial-injustice-mn-state-wire-united-states-us-news-f01f3c405985f4e3477e4e4ac27986e5)[](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/06/21/george-soros-conspiracy-theories-protests/3232738001/) -
3. **Antifa and Black Lives Matter**: Allegations have circulated that Soros “owns” or funds Antifa and Black Lives Matter (BLM) to incite violence. For instance, posts on X and comments by figures like Candace Owens have claimed Soros pays “rent-a-thugs” for violent protests.[](https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-factcheck-false-george-soros-claims-idUSKBN23P2XJ/)[](https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2020/05/30/right-wing-conspiracists-pull-from-old-playbook-blame-george-soros-for-riots/)[](https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2020/05/30/right-wing-conspiracists-pull-from-old-playbook-blame-george-soros-for-riots/) -
### Claims of Funding Corruption
1. **District Attorney Campaigns**: Soros has been accused of corrupting the U.S. justice system by funding progressive district attorney candidates. Since 2015, he has channeled over $28 million into DA races in states like Florida, Illinois, and Texas through super PACs like “Safety and Justice.” Critics argue this influences local justice systems by electing prosecutors who prioritize reform over tough-on-crime policies, allegedly making communities less safe.[](https://www.politico.com/story/2016/08/george-soros-criminal-justice-reform-227519)[](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/soros-bankrolls-dark-money-hub-activists-dismantle-police.amp)[](https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-religion-race-and-ethnicity-george-soros-black-lives-matter-3a8b5ed85cb845960e7388e2ea4ec4e5) - *
2. **USAID Funding**: Recent claims allege Soros used taxpayer money through USAID to fund his initiatives, with $260 million reportedly going to OSF-backed groups. Critics frame this as Soros manipulating public funds to undermine the justice system.[](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-granted-270m-to-soros-backed-institute-over-15-years-data/3474978) -