named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Media Exposés
Produces and distributes video and written reports on media bias, election integrity, public health policy, and education, often targeting major news networks and tech platforms.
Undercover Investigations
Conducts covert operations using hidden cameras and undercover reporters to expose misconduct in government agencies, corporations, and nonprofits.
Whistleblower Engagement
Receives and verifies internal documents and testimony from insiders within institutions, then publishes findings to influence public debate.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Investigative & Community Journalism 4 activities
- Conducts undercover investigations into corruption and misconductCarries out investigative and undercover reporting to expose waste, fraud, corruption, dishonesty, self-dealing, and misconduct in public and private institutions, including government agencies, media organizations, tech companies, and nonprofits. Investigations often involve covert recordings, whistleblower cooperation, and on-site verification.
- Produces aerial and visual documentation of government facilitiesCaptures and releases aerial footage to document conditions and operations at government-run facilities, such as migrant detention centers, to inform public discourse and oversight.
- Produces journalistic content on political and institutional accountabilityCreates and distributes undercover video series and exposés on topics including Democratic Party leadership dynamics, Biden White House power structures, federal agency noncompliance with executive orders, and corporate misconduct. Content features interviews with whistleblowers and internal figures.
- Releases investigative reports influencing policy and legal actionPublishes findings from investigations that have led to legislative changes, criminal charges, federal investigations, congressional hearings, and administrative purges. Examples include exposure of voter fraud leading to arrests, documentation of ballot fraud confessions, and revelations prompting EPA and state-level reforms.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Documents corporate and pharmaceutical industry practicesConducts investigations into alleged predatory business practices by major corporations, including Johnson & Johnson’s supplier relationships and Pfizer’s vaccine development, marketing strategies, and internal communications regarding safety risks and political influence.
- Exposes misconduct in education and youth-serving institutionsInvestigates and reports on educators and school administrators facilitating gender transition in minors without parental consent, promoting radical ideologies in classrooms, or implementing DEI policies that exclude parental input. Includes undercover operations in schools and youth programs.
- Reports on media bias and censorshipInvestigates and publishes evidence of alleged left-wing bias, censorship, and suppression of stories within major media outlets such as CNN, ABC, NPR, and Twitter, including leaked recordings and testimony from insiders about editorial decisions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.89M
Contributions & grants$2.03M107%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-141K-7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.01M
Program expenses32%
Admin / overhead60%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.91M
Cash$2.80M
Investments$0
Liabilities$729K
Net assets$2.18M
Liquid reserves33.3 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -8.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES O'KEEFE III | PRESIDENT | 11 | $405K |
| TOM O'HARA | CFO | 1 | $260K |
board members · 3
- GEORGE SKAKEL — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH BARTON — DIRECTOR
- STEVE ALEMBIK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- ABC Partner — Exposed misconduct leading to resignations and firings at ABC.
- CNN Partner — Engaged in a defamation lawsuit that resulted in a court victory for Project Veritas.
- CNN Partner — Received whistleblower disclosures related to corruption at CNN.
- DHS Partner — Received whistleblower disclosures related to corruption at DHS.
- Democratic National Committee Partner — Conducted covert interviews with David Hogg, Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee, as part of an investigative series.
- Democratic National Committee Partner — Conducted undercover engagement with a senior leader of the Democratic National Committee to reveal internal criticisms of congressional conduct.
- Democratic National Committee Partner — Subject of undercover investigation and exposé by Project Veritas regarding internal party leadership conflicts and alleged corruption.
- Department of Justice Government — Faced a multi-year investigation by the DOJ regarding the Ashley Biden diary, which concluded with no charges filed.
- Environmental Protection Agency Government — Subject of an investigative report by Project Veritas regarding misuse of grant funds.
- FBI Partner — Received whistleblower disclosures and conducted reporting on FBI overreach and corruption.
- FOX News Partner — Received whistleblower disclosures related to corruption at FOX News.
- Facebook Partner — Received whistleblower disclosures related to corruption at Facebook.
- Google Partner — Received whistleblower disclosures related to corruption at Google.
- Healthcare Advocates International Partner — Referenced in connection with Tony Ferraiolo, whose activities were investigated; organization responded to Project Veritas report.
- HiTOPS Partner — Investigated for embedding sexual and LGBTQ+ curriculum in schools and eliminating parental opt-out rights.
- Johnson & Johnson Partner — Target of an investigative report alleging predatory business practices toward suppliers.
- Metropolitan Community Church Partner — Referenced in connection with Reverend Aaron Miller, subject of undercover investigation.
- Metropolitan Community Church Partner — Subject of investigation regarding actions by its pastor, Reverend Aaron Miller.
- Mt. Tamalpais School Partner — Subject of investigation for denying school admission based on family alignment with DEI principles.
- NPR Partner — Exposed misconduct leading to resignations and firings at NPR.
- Project Veritas Network — Project Veritas Action Fund is part of the Project Veritas network of organizations.
- Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Partner — Received and reported on leaked internal communications from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty leadership.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Free Speech and Anti-Cancel Culture Advocacymethodology: free-speech-absolutismBy defending absolute free speech and resisting cancel culture, the organization protects constitutional rights and promotes open public discourse, because safeguarding unpopular expression strengthens democratic principles and prevents ideological suppression in media and society.
- Undercover Investigative Journalism for Institutional Accountabilitymethodology: undercover_investigative_journalismBy conducting undercover investigations using hidden recordings and actors, the organization exposes misconduct in public and private institutions, because such exposure generates media attention and public pressure that lead to resignations, policy changes, and increased ethical accountability.