Soros-backed charity faces IRS complaint for alleged undisclosed lobbying.

EXCLUSIVE: Immigration Charity Accused of Unlawfully Concealing Lobbying Activities

A George Soros-backed immigration charity, Alianza Americas, is facing allegations of unlawfully failing to disclose its lobbying efforts to Congress. The conservative watchdog, National Legal and Policy Center, has filed an IRS complaint, urging a full investigation and audit into the organization’s apparent lobbying activities in 2021. The complaint suggests that Alianza Americas may have violated federal law by claiming it had not lobbied, despite engaging in activities that constitute formal advocacy.

Watchdog Calls for IRS Investigation

“Alianza Americas appears to be a serial IRS violator by failing to disclose its lobbying activities for the last three years,” stated Paul Kamenar, counsel for the watchdog. He further expressed concern that the organization may continue to disregard the law in its upcoming 2022 IRS report. The complaint comes after lawyers revealed that Alianza had seemingly avoided federal rules by declaring no lobbying on its 2021 financial disclosures.

Alianza’s Meeting with Lawmakers

In January 2021, Alianza Americas joined other left-leaning groups to meet with Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) to discuss Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This policy allows immigrants to stay in the United States if their home country is facing extraordinary conditions. The meeting, which was documented on social media, raises questions about Alianza’s lobbying activities.

“Congressman @RepDarrenSoto and Senator @timkaine met with part of the #AlianzaAmericas team and others in an effort to expand #TPS for countries devastated by #HurricaneIota and #HurricaneEta,” Alianza tweeted on Jan. 28, 2021. “Read up at @ALDIANews ➡️ http://bit.ly/2NC5eV4 #PermanentProtection #ResidencyNow.”

Failure to Report Lobbying

According to the complaint, Alianza Americas has consistently failed to report its lobbying activities. The organization claimed on its 2021 disclosures that it had not made significant changes in how it conducts program services, despite evidence suggesting otherwise. The National Legal and Policy Center argues that Alianza has violated IRS laws and regulations by failing to report its lobbying activities and expenditures.

Reps. Chip Roy (R-TX) and Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), along with Texas state Rep. Brian Harrison, have demanded an investigation into Alianza’s activities. The organization received $8.5 million in grants from the Department of Health and Human Services in 2021, raising concerns about the potential misuse of funds.

IRS and Alianza Americas have not responded to requests for comment.

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