Tax-exempt groups must now disclose foreign funding sources
H.R. 9772 — Foreign Funding Transparency Act · Filed by David Schweikert (R-AZ) · 1 cosponsor · Introduced Jul 18, 2026 · Reported out
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What it does
This bill requires tax-exempt organizations with annual gross receipts of $200,000 or more (or assets of $500,000+) to disclose on their annual tax returns the total amount of money they receive from foreign nationals and foreign entities, broken down by country. Organizations can rely on donors' statements about their nationality unless they have reason to know the statement is false.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is a disclosure requirement—it mandates that tax-exempt organizations report foreign-source contributions to the IRS. It does not restrict, prohibit, or penalize foreign funding; it simply requires transparency. The character is straightforward disclosure regulation.
What the text implies
- Organizations may face reputational or political pressure based on disclosed foreign funding, potentially chilling legitimate international partnerships or cross-border civil-society collaboration.
- The definition of 'foreign country of concern' is cross-referenced to the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (§10612), which may be updated independently; the bill's scope could shift without amendment.
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who it affects
The bill increases public transparency regarding foreign funding of U.S. tax-exempt organizations, enabling citizens and policymakers to identify potential foreign influence on domestic nonprofits, advocacy groups, and think tanks.