[4] The group reported making only $15,000 in grants that year,[4] of which $10,000 went to volunteer fire department where Bannon hosted a political rally.

[7] The New York Times reported in January 2018 that, according to Bannon's associates, Bannon aimed to raise between $25 million and $100 million "to build an antiestablishment political operation" that would spend money on Republican primary election campaigns, with half going to voter mobilization initiatives and half going to political advertising.

[7] Bannon reportedly "spent months quietly courting some of the deepest pockets on the right" to raise money for the effort.

[7] The group is a platform for Bannon to promote President Donald Trump's views via podcasts and films.

"[8] The organization's website features videos and other content promoting "economic nationalism" and advocating against illegal immigration.