The Foundation
Established in 2012, SFOF has evolved from a niche professional group into the strategic nerve center of the national anti-ESG campaign, powered by a sophisticated organizational structure and a surge in ideological funding.
Organizational Architecture
A dual-entity strategy separates public education from political action.
The Foundation (501c3)
The public-facing, tax-exempt entity. It leverages its "educational" status to host conferences, publish research, and receive large, tax-deductible grants, building the network's credibility.
Function: "Soft Power" - Networking & Fundraising
Limitation: Prohibited from substantial lobbying.
SFOF Action (501c4)
Launched in May 2024, this "social welfare" organization is the network's political action arm, created to engage in the direct lobbying and partisan combat the 501(c)(3) is legally barred from.
Function: "Hard Power" - Direct Lobbying & Electioneering
Advantage: Can engage in unlimited lobbying.
Mission Evolution
A strategic pivot from fiscal policy to the "war on woke capitalism" proved to be a highly successful growth strategy.
Phase I (2012-2019)
The Formative Years
- State Debt Management
- Municipal Borrowing Costs
- Financial Literacy
Phase II (2020-Present)
The Anti-ESG Crusade
- Opposing "Woke Capitalism"
- Coordinating Fossil Fuel Boycotts
- Drafting Anti-ESG Model Bills
This pivot resulted in a revenue increase of
0%
between 2019 and 2023.
The Funding Network
Operations are sustained by a mix of large foundation grants and corporate "pay-to-play" sponsorships.
Foundation Grant Nexus
| Granting Foundation | Total Known Contribution (2021-2023) |
|---|---|
| Bradley Foundation | $750,000 |
| DonorsTrust & Bradley Impact Fund | $677,813 |
| Consumers' Research | $617,500 |
| Sarah Scaife Foundation | $245,000 |
Corporate "Pay-to-Play" Sponsorship
SFOF offers tiered corporate sponsorships that explicitly include private meetings with public officials who manage trillions in state funds. This positions SFOF as a broker between corporate interests and powerful state decision-makers. Known sponsors like Mastercard, Visa, and J.P. Morgan create a contradiction between their public ESG commitments and their financial support for the nation's leading anti-ESG group.