Berger Action Fund

The Berger Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit liberal advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. It is associated with the Wyss Foundation, which is the funding vehicle of Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss. The Berger Action Fund has been a major donor to the Sixteen Thirty Fund, which is a hub of undisclosed political spending ("dark money") on the American Left. The New York Times wrote that the Berger Action Fund is part of Wyss' "sophisticated political operation to advance progressive policy initiatives and the Democrats who support them." The Berger Action Fund has donated nearly $500 million to left-leaning nonprofits.

The Berger Action Fund shares facilities and staff with the Wyss Foundation. Molly McUsic serves as the president of both the Berger Action Fund and the Wyss Foundation. Because of the way it is registered under the U.S. tax code, the Berger Action Fund is allowed to spend money supporting and opposing political candidates. Berger states that it has policies against such spending for candidates or parties. Wyss's political giving has come under scrutiny since foreign nationals without permanent residency are prohibited from donating directly to federal political candidates or political action committees.