WHERE THERE IS PIERRE THERE IS SMURFING

Actblue, Paypal, Smurfs and Rigged Elections Have A Common Denominator

Oct 22, 2025

The House Committee Report on ActBlue is the joint interim staff report titled “Fraud on ActBlue: How the Democrats’ Top Fundraising Platform Opens the Door for Illegal Election Contributions”, released on April 2, 2025, by the House Judiciary Committee (Chairman Jim Jordan, R-OH), the Committee on House Administration (Chairman Bryan Steil, R-WI), and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Chairman James Comer, R-KY).

This 20+ page report, accompanied by an appendix of nearly 500 internal ActBlue documents, investigates ActBlue’s fraud prevention practices, alleging that lax policies enabled potential illegal contributions, including from foreign sources and straw donors.

It highlights ActBlue’s “fundamentally unserious approach to fraud prevention,” including lowering standards twice in 2024 amid known risks.

The report mentions PayPal briefly in the context of ActBlue’s payment processing vulnerabilities, specifically noting an exemption from fraud checks that could facilitate illicit donations. Key details:

Exemption from Fraud-Prevention Screening: PayPal transactions on ActBlue bypass the platform’s primary fraud detection system (Sift, an AI-powered tool). This means donations via PayPal are not automatically flagged or scrutinized for suspicious activity, unlike credit card donations. Direct quote from the report ”Transactions made using PayPal are not subject to ActBlue’s standard fraud-prevention process through Sift.”
Unclear CVV Verification: The report questions whether ActBlue collects Card Verification Values (CVVs) for initial PayPal-linked recurring donations, which account for nearly half of ActBlue’s total contributions. This gap could allow repeated unauthorized or fraudulent recurring charges without full verification. Direct quote”...and it is unclear whether ActBlue collects card verification values (CVVs) for the first donation in a series of recurring contributions—which constitute almost half of ActBlue’s donations.”

SO BAD ACTORS COULD JUST USE PAYPAL TO BYPASS ALL FRAUD DETECTION ENTIRELY?

Who is one of the wizards behind the curtain?

Pierre Omidyar: Founder of eBay

Guess Who Is The Largest Individual Shareholder of PAYPAL today?

Pierre Omidyar owns approximately 7.37% of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) as of October 2025, making him the largest individual shareholder.

This equates to about 70.37 million shares, valued at roughly $4.91 billion based on recent stock prices. Earlier estimates from 2024 pegged his stake at around 5.2% (58 million shares), but updated SEC filings and ownership reports indicate an increase, with some sources citing up to 82.13 million shares (around 8.6%). Institutional investors hold the majority (about 81%), led by Vanguard at 8.4%, but Omidyar’s position stands out among insiders (total insider ownership: 0.14%).

Primary Organizations Founded or Directly Funded by Pierre Omidyar

These are the core philanthropic entities established or primarily supported by Omidyar, with a focus on election integrity, voter rights, governance, and political advocacy.

Democracy Fund: A 501(c)(3) private foundation founded by Omidyar in 2011 (initially incubated within Omidyar Network). It supports efforts to build a resilient, inclusive democracy, including grants for voter mobilization, election administration, civil discourse, and media integrity. Omidyar is the sole funder, committing over $500 million since 2014.
Democracy Fund Voice: A 501(c)(4) nonpartisan advocacy organization founded by Omidyar as the lobbying arm of Democracy Fund. It focuses on electoral advocacy, voter registration, civic participation, and countering threats to democracy, with a left-of-center emphasis on policies like election reform and anti-corruption. Solely funded by Omidyar and his wife Pam, with nearly all revenue from their donations (e.g., $13 million in 2024, $28.8 million in 2023).
Omidyar Network: A philanthropic investment firm founded by Omidyar in 2004, focusing on civic tech, governance, digital rights, and social impact initiatives with political implications, such as responsible technology and economic inclusion. It has made political contributions ($12,207 in the 2024 election cycle) and engaged in lobbying ($240,000 in 2024).
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The Omidyar Network Foundation, a related entity, donated $500,000 to American Compass since 2020.
Luminate: A global philanthropic organization spun off from Omidyar Network in 2018, still linked to Omidyar as its originator. It supports initiatives in governance, civic empowerment, data and digital rights, and financial transparency, often with election-related components like promoting accountable institutions and countering disinformation.

PACs and NGOs Directly Funded by Omidyar or His Wife

These include direct personal or family donations to political action committees and nonprofits involved in elections and politics.

Sixteen Thirty Fund: A major left-wing dark money group that funds progressive election campaigns, voter mobilization, and advocacy efforts. Received $45 million from Pierre and Pam Omidyar in 2020.
NeverTrump PAC: An anti-Trump super PAC focused on influencing Republican primaries and opposing Donald Trump’s candidacy. Received $100,000 from Omidyar in 2016.
American Compass: A right-leaning think tank linked to Project 2025 and efforts to support a potential second Trump administration, focusing on aligning Trumpism with conservative economic policies. Received $500,000 from the Omidyar Network Foundation since 2020 (notable as it contrasts with Omidyar’s typical progressive leanings).
Governors Safeguarding Democracy: A network of state governors aimed at opposing policies of the second Trump administration and safeguarding democratic institutions. Funded by Omidyar (launched around 2024).

Election and Political NGOs Funded Through Democracy Fund Voice Grants

Democracy Fund Voice has distributed millions in grants (totaling over $30 million from 2015–2020) to numerous organizations focused on voter rights, election reform, advocacy, and anti-Trump efforts. Below is a comprehensive list of recipients based on available financial records, with notable grants highlighted (amounts and years where specified; many are 501(c)(4) advocacy groups or voter-focused NGOs). These are indirectly linked to Omidyar as grantees of his wholly funded organization.

Alliance for Youth Action: Youth voter mobilization; $225,000 (2019), $225,000 (2020).
American Oversight Inc: Government transparency and accountability; $100,000 (2019), $100,000 (2020).
Arizona Advocacy Network: Arizona election reform; $150,000 (2020).
Arizona State University Foundation for a New American University: Civic education; $60,000 (2018).
Bipartisan Policy Center Action: Bipartisan election policy advocacy; $150,000 (2016), $90,000 (2017), $165,000 (2018), $350,000 (2019), $550,000 (2020).
Bridge Alliance: Civic engagement coalition; $90,000 (2017).
Collective Future: Progressive advocacy; $125,000 (2020).
ColorOfChange.org: Racial justice and voter mobilization; $100,000 (2020), $200,000 and $100,000 (2019).
Common Cause: Election reform and anti-corruption; $125,000 (2020).
Defending Democracy Together: Anti-Trump conservative advocacy; $1,500,000 and $100,000 (2018), $2,050,000 (2019), $500,000 (2020), plus up to $1.6 million in other years.
Defending Digital Campaigns Inc: Cybersecurity for campaigns; $250,000 (2019).
Democracy Works Inc: Voter tools (e.g., TurboVote); $60,000 (2016).
Demos: A Network for Ideas and Action LTD: Progressive policy and voter rights; $75,000 (2020).
Fair Fight Action: Voter suppression fighting (led by Stacey Abrams); $50,000 (2019).
Faith in Public Life AF: Progressive faith-based advocacy; $886,500 (2016).
Faith in Texas Action: Texas voter engagement; $100,000 (2018).
Fireside21 LLC: Civic tech; $100,000 (2018).
Free Press Action Fund: Media policy and digital rights; $250,000 and $60,000 (2016), $200,000 (2017), $50,000 (2018), $200,000 (2020).
Global Poverty Project Inc: Advocacy on global issues with political ties; $325,000 (2016).
Healthy Democracy Action: Election reform; $250,000 (2015).
Human Rights First: Human rights advocacy with policy influence; $200,000 (2016).
Institute for Social Policy and Understanding: Policy research; $52,238 (2016).
Issue One: Campaign finance reform; $150,000 (2019).
Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Inc: Civil rights and voter protections; $143,523 (2015), $50,000 (2019), $175,000 and $150,000 (2020).
Lincoln Network Inc: Tech policy advocacy; $100,000 (2019), $300,000 (2020).
Living United for Change in Arizona: Arizona progressive advocacy; $100,000 (2019), $50,000 (2020).
Media Innovation Collaboratory Inc: Media and journalism support; $110,000 (2020).
Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association: Media diversity; $100,000 (2020).
NALEO Educational Fund: Latino voter mobilization; $150,000 (2016).
National Newspaper Publishers Association: Black press advocacy; $50,000 (2020).
National States Geographic Information Council: Election mapping/tech; $150,000 (2016–2020, multiple grants).
National Vote at Home Coalition: Mail-in voting advocacy; $75,000 (2018–2019).
National Voter Registration: Voter registration; $250,000 (2016).
NEO Philanthropy Action Fund: Progressive funding hub; $100,000 (2018), $150,000 (2019–2020).
New America Foundation: Policy think tank; $115,000 (2016).
News Leaders Association: Journalism ethics; $50,000 (2019).
NILC Immigrant Justice Fund: Immigrant rights advocacy; $100,000 (2020).
Niskanen Center for Public Policy: Centrist policy advocacy; $175,000 (2018), $100,000 (2019), $75,000 (2020), plus $175,000 for open society project.
Pay Our Interns Action Fund: Diversity in politics; $50,000 (2019), $100,000 and $10,000 (2020).
PEN American Center, Inc: Free expression advocacy; $100,000 (2020).
Planetwork NGO Inc: Digital rights; $135,000 (2020).
Poder NC Action: North Carolina Latino advocacy; $75,000 (2020).
Proteus Action League: Environmental and social advocacy; $100,000 (2018–2020).
Public Citizen Inc: Consumer rights and election reform; $450,000 (2019), $200,000 and $125,000 (2020).
R Street Institute: Conservative policy advocacy; $160,000 (2017–2018).
ReThink Media Inc: Media strategy for progressives; $375,000 (2016), $125,000 (2017).
Ross Initiative for Sports Equality: Civic engagement via sports; $200,000 (2017), $250,000 (2018).
Secure Democracy: Election security; $200,000 (2019–2020).
Shared Ascent Fund: Social impact; $30,000 (2020).
Six Action: Progressive advocacy; $300,000 (2020).
Sixteen Thirty Fund: Dark money funder (additional to direct donation); $100,000 (2017), $650,000 and $100,000 (2018), $500,000, $275,000, $150,000, $125,000 (2019).
Stand Up Republic Inc: Anti-Trump conservatism; $800,000 (2017), $475,000 (2018), $500,000 (2019), $250,000 (2020), plus up to $550,000.
The Campaign Legal Center Inc: Election law; $50,000 (2018).
The Congressional Institute Inc: Bipartisan congressional reform; $95,000 (2015), $244,000 (2016), $95,000 (2017), $150,000 (2020).
The GroundTruth Project Inc: Journalism; $50,000 (2020).
The Partnership for a New American Economy Action Fund Inc: Immigration reform; $100,000 (2020).
Tides Advocacy / Tides Center / Tides Foundation: Progressive funding hubs; Multiple grants including $475,000 (2020), $20,000 (2019), $200,000 (2018), $150,000 and $75,000 (various years).
Truman National Security Project: National security advocacy; $180,000 (2020).
Trustees of Columbia University: Civic research; $150,000 (2016).
TXBIZ: Texas business advocacy; $75,000 (2018).
United to Protect Democracy: Anti-authoritarianism; $100,000 (2016–2018), $250,000 (2019), $300,000 (2020).
Unity of Purpose Project: Civic unity; $250,000 (2016).
University of Arizona Foundation: Civic programs; $127,050 (2016).
Values United dba Whistleblower Aid: Whistleblower support; $200,000 (2019).
Vote Mama Action Fund: Women in politics; $100,000 (2020).
Vote.org: Voter registration tech; $75,000 (2016).
Voteorg: Voter mobilization (likely same as Vote.org); $75,000 (2016).
Welcoming America Inc: Immigrant integration; $90,000 (2018).

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