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Exhibit 924

Group steers Swiss billionaire's money to liberal causes (Brian Slodysko)

Exhibit 924 · Journalism

Group steers Swiss billionaire's money to liberal causes (Brian Slodysko)

“Nearly all of the donations we receive are intended for specific projects or purposes; many donations cannot be used for electoral activities; and every contribution is used in compliance with all guidelines, regulations, and laws,” Amy Kurtz, the president of Sixteen Thirty Fund, said in a statement.

Reports Berger Action Fund gave $72 million in 2021 and $339 million since 2016, and that Sixteen Thirty Fund and New Venture Fund received $245 million from Wyss's groups since 2016 ($208 million to Sixteen Thirty). Primary replacement: Berger Action Fund Form 990 Schedule I attachments (not in IRS XML).

Source
Associated Press
Date
3 April 2023
Quoted from
paragraph beginning 'The New Venture Fund is set up'
Grade
Reported
Document
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/2023/04/03/group-steers-swiss-billionaires-money-to-liberal-causes/
Accessed
2026-11-10
Cited by
Findings citing this exhibit

Cited by

Finding POL-5.9
Reported ProPublica and The Lever reported, following The New York Times, that Barre Seid was the source of the $1.6 billion that Marble Freedom Trust received. The Associated Press reported that groups funded by Hansjorg Wyss gave Sixteen Thirty Fund and New Venture Fund $245 million since 2016, including $208 million to Sixteen Thirty Fund.