John Hagee
Hagee operates at the intersection of evangelical theology, pro-Israel political advocacy, and family-controlled nonprofit and commercial enterprises, using church tax classifications that limit public financial disclosure for an operation channeling tens of millions of dollars annually between U.S. donors and Israeli recipients including West Bank settlements.
John Hagee is the founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, a megachurch with over 22,000 members, and the founder of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), which claims more than 10 million members and operates as the largest pro-Israel advocacy organization in the United States. 1 Through his annual Night to Honor Israel events since 1981, Hagee Ministries has distributed more than $135 million to Israeli and Jewish charities, including direct donations to West Bank settlement organizations. 2
Hagee controls a network of at least nine Texas-registered entities spanning nonprofit ministry, for-profit hospitality, and real estate development, with family members occupying leadership positions across all major operations. 3 Analysis of available records indicates the core ministry entities are classified as churches under IRC 508(c)(1)(A), exempting them from IRS Form 990 public disclosure requirements 4. The only publicly reporting Hagee-affiliated entity, CUFI Action Fund, is a 501(c)(4) that reported $88,970 in revenue for FY2024. 5
CUFI's political influence operates through grassroots mobilization rather than PAC spending, leveraging direct access to senior U.S. and Israeli officials including meetings at the White House and participation in the 2018 Jerusalem embassy dedication. 1 Analysis of traceable inbound funding indicates CUFI has received at least $15.3 million, of which 55% flows through donor-advised fund intermediaries that obscure the identity of original donors. 6
Corporate Structure and Disclosure Limitations
The Hagee ministry network operates through a layered corporate structure centered in San Antonio, Texas. At least nine Texas-registered entities share addresses across two geographic clusters: the Cornerstone Church campus at 18755 Stone Oak Parkway and the 18410 Sonterra Place office complex. 3 The Sonterra Place building houses three nonprofit entities in separate suites: CUFI Church Association (EIN 20-4413244) at Suite 100, CUFI Action Fund (EIN 46-1868892) at Suite 280, and Global Evangelism Inc (EIN 74-1764843) at Suite 280. 7 All three share the same accounting firm, Anderson Johns & Yao CPAs PC. 8
The parent entity, Global Evangelism Inc, was incorporated in Texas in 1973 with John C. Hagee as registered agent. 9 Its subsidiary, Global Evangelism Television Inc (EIN 74-1986308), reported $18.3 million in revenue in 2001, comprising $14.3 million in donations and $2.8 million in book and tape sales. 10 In 2004, following publication of Hagee's $1.25 million annual compensation by the San Antonio Express-News, GETV was converted from a standard 501(c)(3) nonprofit to a church entity, eliminating the public 990 filing requirement. 10 MinistryWatch assigns John Hagee Ministries an F transparency grade and a 3 out of 100 donor confidence score. 10
The for-profit arm includes Hagee Building Management Co LLC and Hagee Building Company Ltd (both 2001, with Gerald D. Hagee as president), Hagee Building Corporation (formed in Oklahoma, officers Gerald D. Hagee, Lori L. Lawson, and Polly Hagee at 204 Hwy 46 East, Boerne TX), and Hagee Hospitality Group LLC (2014, with John Christopher Hagee as president). 3 11 The hospitality group operates hotels including a Homewood Suites, Ye Kendall Inn in Boerne, and a Doubletree in downtown San Antonio. 12 John Hagee personally owns HHG Stone Oak Hotel LLC, registered in SAM.gov for federal government contracts under NAICS 721110. 13
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Family Governance Network
Every major entity in the Hagee network is controlled by a family member. Diana Hagee, John's wife, serves as co-pastor of Cornerstone Church and formerly held the title of Vice President of GETV, where she received $196,907 in compensation in 2001, plus $113,813 as Cornerstone events director. 14 Matt Hagee, John's son, leads Cornerstone Church as its lead pastor and formerly held a GETV directorship at $108,288 in 2001. 14 Sandra Hagee Parker, John's daughter, is Chairwoman of CUFI Action Fund and a licensed Texas attorney who has testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee. 14
Chris Hagee (also known as John Christopher Hagee) runs the Hagee Hospitality Group as CEO and is listed as Asset Manager of Weinritter St Paul Square LLC, a separate San Antonio hotel entity registered in SAM.gov. 13 He held a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI 549300BZ2SM406C7YH87) registered in 2015 at 301 Charles Road, San Antonio, classified as an LLC, which lapsed in 2016. 15 Gerald D. Hagee manages the building and construction entities, serving as president of Hagee Building Management Co LLC. 11
The CUFI Action Fund board reflects this family governance pattern. As of 2021, two of the board's three directors -- Sandra Parker and Nathan Ketterling -- disclosed a family relationship on Schedule O of the 990 filing. Sandra Parker simultaneously serves as both Executive Director and board member. The board has no independent audit committee. 16
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Israel Funding and Settlement Donations
Hagee Ministries has conducted an annual Night to Honor Israel (NTHI) fundraising event since 1981. Recent totals include $1.7 million (42nd event, 2022), $2.5 million (43rd, 2023), $3.1 million (44th, 2024), and $2 million (45th, 2025). 2 Cumulative giving exceeds $135 million. Recipients include mainstream humanitarian organizations such as Nefesh B'Nefesh, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Save a Child's Heart, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston ($250,000 annually) 17, according to compiled grant records 18.
A portion of NTHI funds flow to organizations connected to West Bank settlements. Hagee donated $8 million for a sports complex in the Ariel settlement (2008) and $250,000 to a dormitory at Har Bracha yeshiva, located in a West Bank settlement. 19 Additional donations of approximately $1 million went to the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation in the Efrat settlement. 19 Hagee spokesman Ari Morgenstern stated that "donations to entities in the West Bank comprise less than five percent of the funds JHM has given to Israeli causes," which at $135 million total represents at least $6.75 million. 20
Available records indicate NTHI donations are routed through intermediaries. The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston (EIN 74-1109654) distributes NTHI funds to recipient organizations, including the Coordinating Council for the Jewish Homeland (CCJH), which first appeared as a recipient at the 43rd event in 2023. 21 Analysis of 990 filings shows CCJH's revenue increased from $197,000 in 2022 to $1.09 million in 2023, correlating with its addition to the NTHI recipient list. 22 Records indicate that CCJH's board is identical to the former leadership of the National Council of Young Israel, and CCJH grants flow to Young Israel affiliates 23. The Houston Federation distributed $135.6 million in grants from 2014 to 2024, of which $39.8 million (29.4%) went to Israel-related organizations. In 2024, following October 7, Israel allocations spiked to 70% of total giving. 24
Analysis indicates that a separate pipeline exists through Central Fund of Israel (EIN 13-2992985), a Cedarhurst, New York-based clearinghouse whose revenue grew from $20 million (2017) to $74 million (2023). According to a Haaretz investigation, CUFI donations were transferred to CFI through the Jewish Agency and reported under the Agency's name. 25
CFOIC Heartland (EIN 41-2020104), an organization that explicitly supports West Bank settlement projects, receives consistent NTHI funding through the Houston Federation, which, according to grant data analysis, provides 44% of CFOIC's traceable inbound grants 26 27.
CUFI Political Operations and Donor Base
CUFI Action Fund registers as a lobbyist under the Lobbying Disclosure Act and has lobbied on Iran sanctions, the Combating BDS Act, the Israel Anti-Boycott Act, antisemitism awareness legislation, and U.S.-Israel military support across committees including Foreign Relations, Defense, Intelligence, and Appropriations. 28 Lobbying expenditures totaled $135,000 in 2022 and $115,000 in the first half of 2023. 1 The CUFI Action Fund PAC (FEC ID C90020926) spent $79,000 in independent expenditures during the 2019-2020 cycle. 1
CUFI's political access extends to the highest levels of U.S. and Israeli government. Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Pompeo attended CUFI summits. Jared Kushner and other Trump administration officials participated in CUFI events. Hagee delivered the closing benediction at the U.S. Embassy Jerusalem dedication in May 2018. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu provided a taped address to the 2019 CUFI summit. 1
Identifiable foundation donors to CUFI total $15.3 million across five affiliated entities (2013-2025). The top three donors are the Shillman Foundation ($1.8 million across 10 grants), the Adelson Family Foundation ($1.36 million across 2 grants), and the Marcus Foundation ($320,000 across 3 grants). 29 Analysis indicates that 55% of identifiable funding ($8.4 million) flows through donor-advised fund intermediaries, with National Philanthropic Trust alone channeling $5.3 million to the CUFI Foundation, constituting 63% of all DAF flows and suggesting the true donor base remains largely opaque. 30 6
Grant records show CUFI also receives donations from Jewish communal organizations, including Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($30,000), Helen Diller Foundation ($130,000), Becker Foundation ($200,000), and Maccabee Task Force ($150,000). 31 A review of FARA records shows no registrations for Hagee, CUFI, CUFI Action Fund, former executive director David Brog, or co-founder Gary Bauer, and CUFI Action Fund registers under the LDA but not FARA, consistent with the position that CUFI acts on behalf of American Christians rather than as an agent of a foreign government 32.
Zion Oil and Gas Securities Nexus
From 2008 to at least 2012, Zion Oil & Gas Inc (NASDAQ: ZNOG) sponsored CUFI's Night to Honor Israel banquet at the annual Washington-Israel Summit. 33 The arrangement involved annual on-camera interviews between Hagee and ZNOG founder John M. Brown, broadcast on Daystar Television Network. A verbatim transcript of one such interview was filed with the SEC as a Free Writing Prospectus (FWP) on September 5, 2008, in which Brown cited Genesis 48 and Deuteronomy 33 to justify drilling for oil in Israel, while Hagee called it "an exciting discovery." 34
A separate SEC filing dated July 10, 2008 reproduced a Jerusalem Post advertisement containing a photograph captioned "Pastor John Hagee meets Zion Oil's CEO in Jerusalem, March 2008," which included investment solicitation at $10 per unit with a $1,000 minimum. 35 An SEC filing explicitly titled "PRESS RELEASE FOR CUFI SPONSORSHIP" was filed on June 18, 2008. 33 In total, 23 SEC filings reference John Hagee, of which 12 originate from Zion Oil & Gas. 36
Hagee was described as a "onetime investor" in Zion Oil. No SEC insider filings by John Hagee for ZNOG were found, indicating any investment was below the 10% ownership reporting threshold. 37 Israeli Minister of National Infrastructure Uzi Landau referenced Hagee by name during a 2009 visit to the ZNOG drill site, in remarks that were subsequently filed as an SEC exhibit (8-K/EX-99.1). 38 Investor forum accounts indicate the Hagee-ZNOG relationship ended acrimoniously around 2008-2009, though analysis of SEC filings indicates the sponsorship continued through at least 2012 37 39.
Political Endorsements and Controversies
Hagee endorsed Senator John McCain for president on February 27, 2008. Within days, the Catholic League publicly criticized Hagee as anti-Catholic. Recordings subsequently surfaced of a 1990s sermon in which Hagee described Adolf Hitler as a "hunter" sent by God, citing the Book of Jeremiah. McCain rejected the endorsement in May 2008. 40 In 2006, Hagee had stated that Hurricane Katrina was divine punishment for a planned pride parade in New Orleans. 40
Hagee's political engagement predates CUFI. He recruited pastors for George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign, facilitated by Karl Rove. 40 Doug Wead, a biographer of George H.W. Bush and evangelical adviser to the George W. Bush campaign, ghostwrote Hagee's 1997 book "Day of Deception." 40 FEC records show Hagee has donated to at least 10 political committees from 2002 to 2024, listing his employer as GEI (Global Evangelism Inc) or Cornerstone Church and his occupation as pastor or president. Recipients include Ted Cruz, Mike Pence, Tony Gonzales, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, Roy Blunt, Henry Bonilla, Gary Bauer, Keith Butler, and John Cornyn. 41
Federal Legal Record
John Hagee has appeared as a defendant in multiple federal cases. In Smith v. Hagee et al (5:06-cv-00902, W.D. Texas, 2006), a pro se plaintiff filed a civil rights suit under 42 USC 1981 against Hagee, CUFI, John Hagee Ministries, John Hagee Enterprises, and George Bush. The case was terminated in May 2007. 42 In Waterhouse v. CUFI Church Association Inc et al (1:14-cv-00144, D. Hawaii, 2014), a pro se plaintiff brought civil rights claims against CUFI Church Association Inc, Hagee, James Marocco, Twitter Inc, and David Cerullo. The case was terminated within three months. 43
Hagee was named as a co-defendant in two broader suits involving pro-Israel organizations. In Al-Tamimi v. Adelson (1:16-cv-00445, D.D.C., 2016), Palestinian plaintiffs filed a RICO suit against Elliott Broidy, Sheldon Adelson, Miriam Adelson, and dozens of pro-Israel organizations and individuals including Haim Saban, Elliott Abrams, and Hagee. The case was terminated in 2024. 44 In Newman v. Jewish Agency for Israel (1:16-cv-07593, S.D.N.Y., 2016), RICO claims were filed against the Jewish Agency, Jewish Federations of North America, PEF Israel Endowment Fund, and others including Hagee. The case was terminated in 2017. 45 GovInfo records show 406 federal records mentioning "john hagee." 46
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46 totalCo-defendants in Al-Tamimi v. Adelson (1:16-cv-00445, D.D.C. 2016), Palestinian RICO suit
Co-defendants in Al-Tamimi v. Adelson RICO suit (D.D.C. 2016)
Co-defendants in Al-Tamimi v. Adelson RICO suit (D.D.C. 2016)
Zilberman is CUFI Action Fund lobbyist and contact person (LDA lobbyist ID 71511, from 2019)
Stverak was first registered LDA lobbyist for CUFI Action Fund (2016-2017)
Sandra H Parker is Executive Director and board member of CUFI Action Fund (EIN 46-1868892). She signed all 990 filings (2017-2021) as principal officer. Address: 18410 Sonterra Palace Suite 100, San Antonio TX 78258.
Esther Dunsil is Secretary/Treasurer of CUFI Action Fund. Holds the organization's books and records. Received ,385 compensation in 2020, then ,000 from related organizations in 2021. Address: 18410 Sonterra Palace Suite 280, San Antonio TX 78258.
Chris Hagee (likely John Hagee's son) is Asset Manager of Weinritter St Paul Square LLC, a San Antonio hotel entity registered in SAM.gov. John Hagee owns HHG Stone Oak Hotel LLC. Both are hotel businesses in San Antonio registered for government contracts.
Wife. Co-pastor Cornerstone Church. VP of GETV (,907 in 2001). Events director Cornerstone (,813). Coordinates all events for JHM, Cornerstone, CCS, and CUFI.
Son. Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Church (22,000 members). Positioned as successor. GETV director (,288 in 2001). Oral Roberts University grad, Texas A&M graduate studies. Author of three books.
Daughter. Chairwoman CUFI Action Fund (501c4 lobbying arm). Lawyer, TX State Bar member. Trinity University BA poli sci, Bush School at Texas A&M MPS, St. Mary's JD. Testified before US House Judiciary on antisemitism, lectured at Harvard Law.
Son. CEO of Hagee Hospitality Group (for-profit hotel company, 27+ years). Portfolio includes Homewood Suites, Ye Kendall Inn, Doubletree Downtown San Antonio.
Former Director of Strategic Affairs at CUFI (executive position). Key leadership figure in CUFI's early development.
CUFI co-founder and board member per LittleSis. Bauer is former presidential candidate, president of American Values, former Reagan domestic policy adviser.
Shillman Foundation (Robert Shillman, Cognex CEO) donated .4M to CUFI (2012-2021), making it CUFI's top foundation donor. Annual donations ranged K-K.
Adelson Family Foundation donated .1M to CUFI in 2020. Miriam Adelson (net worth B) is major Republican mega-donor and pro-Israel advocate.
Netanyahu provided taped address to CUFI 2019 summit. Israeli diplomats regularly attend CUFI events. Hagee delivered closing speech at US Embassy Jerusalem dedication May 2018 alongside Netanyahu.
Met Trump in Oval Office regarding Jerusalem embassy relocation. Trump administration officials Pence and Pompeo attended CUFI summits. Hagee pastoral ally of Trump administration on Israel policy.
Gerald D Hagee manages the Hagee Building entities (Building Corp, Building Management LLC, Building Company Ltd) sharing 45 Galleria Dr SA TX address. Likely family member managing real estate/construction operations.
Son. President of Hagee Hospitality Group LLC (2014). GLEIF LEI holder at 301 Charles Rd SA TX 78209. Also registered agent for Hagee Hospitality Group at 125 N Loop 1604 W, SA TX.
Hagee is president/CEO of Global Evangelism Inc (EIN 74-1764843), the main charitable vehicle for Hagee Ministries
Hagee founded CUFI in 2006; CUFI Church Association (EIN 20-4413244) is the 501c3 charitable arm
NTHI recurring recipient: $1M in 2010, appeared in all recent NTHI events (2022-2025)
NTHI 2010: $150K to Gush Etzion. Settlement in West Bank.
$8M to Ariel settlement sports complex in 2008 per Haaretz investigation
Recurring NTHI recipient in 2022-2025 press releases
NTHI 2010: $500K to Migdal Ohr
NTHI 2010: $250K. Reportedly $250K annually.
CUFI sponsorship arrangement: ZNOG sponsored CUFI Night to Honor Israel events (2008-2012+). Hagee interviewed ZNOG founder John Brown on Daystar TV annually, broadcast nationally. Hagee's photo appeared in ZNOG securities marketing. Hagee was reportedly an investor. Relationship ended acrimoniously.
Hagee conducted annual TV interviews with ZNOG founder Brown at CUFI summits (2008-2012+). Brown was interviewed by Hagee on Daystar Television Network. Hagee and Brown met in Jerusalem (March 2008, photographed for securities ads). Brown addressed Hagee's CUFI audience to solicit investment in Israeli oil exploration company based on biblical prophecy.
Hagee Ministries NTHI donations flow to CCJH starting 2023; routed via Jewish Federation of Greater Houston
ZNOG sponsored CUFI events 2008-2012 (~K/event); Brown-Hagee interviews filed as SEC FWPs; relationship ended abruptly mid-2012
Houston Fed is CFOIC largest traceable funder at 200K (44% of total). Dominant funder.
Co-defendants in Waterhouse v. CUFI Church Association (D. Hawaii 2014)
Co-defendants in Waterhouse v. CUFI Church Association (D. Hawaii 2014). Cerullo runs Inspiration Ministries.
Brian Feld is a Director of CUFI Action Fund (EIN 46-1868892). Listed on Part VII of 990 filings from 2017-2021. Receives /bin/zsh compensation. Works 1.00 hours per week.
Hagee endorsed McCain Feb 27 2008. Endorsement became toxic after recordings surfaced of Hagee calling Hitler a 'hunter' sent by God. Catholic League attacked connection. McCain rejected endorsement May 2008.
Marcus Foundation (Bernie Marcus, Home Depot co-founder, .2B net worth) donated K to CUFI in each of 2020 and 2021 (K total).
Ghostwriter of Hagee's book 'Day of Deception' (1997). Wead was also George H.W. Bush biographer and evangelical adviser to George W. Bush campaign. Connection bridges Hagee to Bush political network.
CUFI spokesperson. Handles media relations and public communications for Christians United for Israel.
Secretary and Director of Hagee Building Corporation. At 204 Hwy 46 E, Boerne TX 78006. Likely former wife (pre-Diana).
Alan P Dye serves as DC registered agent for CUFI Church Association. Dye is at 1747 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 1000, DC (Webster, Chamberlain & Bean LLP, nonprofit tax law firm).
Jolley serves as registered agent for Hagee Building Management Co LLC and Hagee Building Company Ltd at 711 Navarro Street Suite 500, San Antonio TX 78205. Legal counsel for Hagee real estate/construction entities.
Carrillo served as ZNOG CEO/President/COO and was present at events where Hagee's CUFI organization was involved. Named as defendant in shareholder lawsuits related to company that used Hagee's name for investor marketing. 2012 ZNOG newsletter (filed as SEC proxy supplement DEFA14A) by Carrillo references upcoming Hagee interview at CUFI summit.
Milstein Family Foundation donated K to CUFI (2013-2018). Adam Milstein is managing partner at Hager Pacific Partners, prominent pro-Israel donor.
Houston Fed gave 1.275M to CFI (0.56% of 260M total). Marginal funder.
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CUFI Action Fund (EIN 46-1868892) is a 501(c)(4) at 18410 Sonterra Place Ste 280, San Antonio TX 78258. Revenue trajectory: 2017 .8M, 2020 K, 2021 .69M. Net assets grew from K (2016) to .74M (2021). Government grants received: K in 2021. Total compensation K in 2021 (K officers, K payroll taxes, K benefits). Sandra H Parker is Executive Director, signed all filings.
CUFI Action Fund governance red flags: Only 3 board members (Brian Feld, Nathan Ketterling, Sandra Parker). Directors Sandy Parker and Nathan Ketterling have a FAMILY RELATIONSHIP per Schedule O disclosure. 2 of 3 directors are family members. Sandra Parker is Executive Director AND board member. Esther Dunsil is Secretary/Treasurer (officer, not director). Only 4-5 employees total. No independent audit (12a=No). Compensation review by board only for CEO/ED (15a=Yes), NOT for other officers (15b=No).
Esther Dunsil compensation at CUFI Action Fund: In 2020, received ,385 as Secretary/Treasurer. In 2021, received ,000 from related organizations (not from CUFI AF directly). Dunsil also holds the organization's books and records at 18410 Sonterra Palace Suite 280. Total org compensation increased from K (2020) to K (2021) despite being a small 4-5 person operation.
Global Evangelism Inc (EIN 74-1764843) is a 501(c)(3) with ruling date 1975 at the SAME ADDRESS as CUFI AF: 18410 Sonterra Pl Ste 280, San Antonio TX 78258. NTEE code X21 (Protestant). ProPublica shows /bin/zsh revenue and /bin/zsh assets — NO 990 FILINGS AVAILABLE in the electronic database. This is suspicious for a 1975-vintage 501(c)(3). The entity may be filing paper returns only, or may be classified as a church/integrated auxiliary exempt from filing.
John Hagee personally owns HHG Stone Oak Hotel LLC, a Delaware-incorporated hotel company operating a Homewood Suites at 125 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio TX 78232. The entity is registered in SAM.gov (UEI: QSBYT6CA34G5, CAGE: 7Q3Y9) for federal government contracts (NAICS 721110 Hotels). Hagee is listed as Owner on all POC fields. Separately, Chris Hagee (likely John's son) is Asset Manager of Weinritter St Paul Square LLC, another San Antonio hotel at 1103 E Commerce St (UEI: HWAHRH8ECE67). Both entities are registered for government lodging contracts.
USASpending records show 10 Hagee-related recipients of federal spending: Anthony Hagee, Carrie Hagee, Crystina Hagee, Donald Hagee, Justin Hagee, Kimberly June Hagee (individuals), plus Hagee Holdings, Hagee Hospitality Group, and Hagee Towing LLC (commercial entities), and Dr Thomas G Ritter & Dr Mark J Hagee (medical practice). The breadth of Hagee family names in federal spending suggests an extensive family business network beyond the ministry.
CRITICAL: Cornerstone Church, John Hagee Ministries, and Hagee Communications have NO 990 filings in ProPublica. Churches are exempt from 990 filing under IRC 508(c)(1)(A). This means the largest financial entities in the Hagee empire — the megachurch (22,000+ members) and its broadcast ministry — have NO public financial disclosure whatsoever. The only Hagee-affiliated entities with 990s are: CUFI Action Fund (501(c)(4), EIN 46-1868892), Global Evangelism Inc (501(c)(3), EIN 74-1764843, but /bin/zsh filings), and CUFI Church Association (501(c)(3), EIN 20-4413244, /bin/zsh filings). This creates a massive financial opacity around the core ministry operations.
CUFI Action Fund occupancy expense is exactly ,600 in both 2020 and 2021, allocated entirely to management/general expenses (not program). This suggests a fixed lease at 18410 Sonterra Place. The ,000 'PROGRAM EXPENSES' line item in 2021 (line 24a) is a large catch-all with no breakdown. The ,600 rent paid by the 501(c)(4) goes to an unidentified landlord — worth investigating whether this is paid to a Hagee-controlled entity.
John Hagee received total compensation of ,253,566 in 2001: ,000 salary as GETV President, ,005 from Cornerstone Church, ,561 in benefits. Additional rabbi trust includes 7,969-acre ranch worth .1M near Brackettville and ,900 home in The Dominion gated community.
In 2004, Hagee converted Global Evangelism Television (GETV) from a standard 501(c)(3) nonprofit into a church entity, eliminating public 990 filing requirement. GETV had reported .3M revenue in 2001 (.3M donations, .8M book/tape sales, .1M other). Conversion occurred after San Antonio Express-News published his .25M compensation in 2003. MinistryWatch gives John Hagee Ministries an F transparency grade and 3/100 donor confidence score.
CUFI is classified as a church (EIN 20-4413244, 501(c)(3) since Sep 2007), exempt from 990 filing. CUFI Action Fund (EIN 46-1868892, 501(c)(4)) filed 990 showing FY2024: ,970 revenue, ,010 expenses, -,040 net income, ,344,382 net assets. Executive comp ,000, other salaries ,901. Officers: Sandra Parker (Exec Dir), Esther Dunsil (Sec/Treas), Brian Feld (Dir), Nathan Ketterling (Dir). Address: 18410 Sonterra Place 280, San Antonio TX 78258.
LittleSis donor analysis identified .2M in tracked donations to CUFI from 71 funders (2012-2022). Top donors: Shillman Foundation .4M (2012-2021), Adelson Family Foundation .1M (2020), National Philanthropic Trust DAF .4M (2014-2016). Other donors: Marcus Foundation K, Becker Foundation K, Manhattan Charitable Foundation (Sander Gerber) K, Milstein Family Foundation K, Quad Cities Assoc of Evangelicals K. CUFI Action Fund lobbying: K (2022), K (2023 partial).
Hagee Ministries has donated more than M to Israeli and Jewish charities through Night to Honor Israel events (cumulative since inception ~1980). Recent events: 44th Night to Honor Israel (2024) gave .1M; 43rd event also raised millions. Donations include .5M John Hagee Building at Har Bracha Yeshiva (West Bank settlement), K dormitory at same, plus donations to settlements Ariel, Gush Etzion, Shomron. Also gave K to SA Jewish Federation Holocaust museum.
Hagee controls a network of at least 9 TX-registered entities sharing San Antonio addresses. Active: Global Evangelism Inc (1973, parent 501c3, EIN 741764843), Hagee Building Management Co LLC (2001, Pres: Gerald D Hagee), Hagee Building Company Ltd (2001, GP=Bldg Mgmt LLC), Hagee Hospitality Group LLC (2014, Pres: John Christopher Hagee). Inactive: Global Evangelism Television Inc (1978, EIN 741986308), Global Evangelism Educational Ministries (1992, EIN 742679206), Hagee Building Corp (1996, OK), Global Evangelism Distributing Inc (2009), Hagee Host Committee Inc (2002).
FEC records show John Hagee donated to at least 10 political committees from 2002-2024 listing employer as 'GEI' (Global Evangelism Inc), 'Cornerstone' or 'Cornerstone Church' and occupation as 'Pastor' or 'President'. Recipients: Ted Cruz, Mike Pence, Tony Gonzales, Huckabee for President, John McCain 2008, Friends of Roy Blunt, Texans for Henry Bonilla, Bauer for President, Keith Butler for Senate, John Cornyn.
Hagee for-profit family enterprises: Hagee Hospitality Group (HHG) is a for-profit hotel development, management, and operating company run by CEO Chris Hagee (son). Portfolio includes hotels: Homewood Suites North San Antonio, Ye Kendall Inn Boerne, Doubletree Downtown San Antonio. Also: Hagee Holdings commercial real estate brokerage in San Antonio (per LoopNet). Three for-profit corporations founded by Hagee documented in Trinity Foundation 2007 Senate testimony. John Christopher Hagee holds Texas real estate broker license.
CUFI Action Fund (EIN 461868892, 501c4) self-registers as lobbyist under LDA. Active lobbying from 2016-2020+ on: Iran sanctions, Combating BDS Act (HR 4514/S170), Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S720), anti-Semitism awareness, Countering Hezbollah, Eastern Mediterranean Security Act, US-Israel military support, Palestinian Authority aid conditions. Lobbying covers Foreign Relations, Financial Institutions/Securities, Defense, Intelligence, Education, Energy/Nuclear, Law Enforcement, Budget/Appropriations.
SEC EDGAR full-text search reveals 23 filings mentioning John Hagee. 12 are from Zion Oil & Gas Inc (ZNOG, CIK 0001131312), a Dallas-based oil exploration company searching for oil in Israel. One filing is explicitly titled 'PRESS RELEASE FOR CUFI SPONSORSHIP' (FWP filed 2008-06-18). Additional filings from Hughes Electronics/EchoStar/GM (2002, re: satellite TV religious broadcasting) and Thomas Nelson Inc (publisher of Hagee's books, mentioned in 10-K filings 2001-2006).
IRS 990 records show: Global Evangelism Inc (EIN 741764843) at 18410 Sonterra Pl Ste 280, San Antonio TX is a 501(c)(3), NTEE code X21, ruling date 1975-06-01. Global Evangelism Television Inc (EIN 741986308) has 4 historical 990 filings (2001-2004). CUFI Action Fund (EIN 461868892) is a 501(c)(4) with 5 available 990-O filings (2017-2021). CUFI Church Association (EIN 204413244) at 18410 Sonterra Pl Ste 100 is a 501(c)(3), NTEE T990, ruling 2007. Multiple entities share the 18410 Sonterra Place address complex.
Difference Media is a record label division of Cornerstone Church. Artists include: Aaron & Amanda Crabb, Canton Junction, Matthew Hagee, Tim Duncan, Cornerstone Sanctuary Choir, John Hagee, and The Hagees family group. CDN subdomain www-dm.cdn.jhm.org confirms it operates under JHM infrastructure. Additional revenue stream: www-embracedwomen.cdn.jhm.org (women's ministry brand), www-sohcares.cdn.jhm.org (Spirit of Hope charity arm), shop.jhm.org (e-commerce). Multiple revenue verticals: media, music, e-commerce, events (feast[17-21].jhm.org annual events), Israel tours (israel18.jhm.org).
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Night to Honor Israel 2010: .5M total distributed to 40+ charities. Settlement-linked recipients: Gush Etzion (K), Avukat Or/Gush Katif/Yeshivat Hesder at Akko (K each). Major recipients: Nefesh B'Nefesh (M), Migdal Ohr (K), Jewish Agency (K), Elie Wiesel Foundation (K), Jewish Federation of Greater Houston (K).
Night to Honor Israel recent events: 42nd (2022) .7M, 43rd (2023) .5M, 44th (2024) .1M, 45th (2025) M. Cumulative total exceeds M to Israeli/Jewish charities since 1981. Recurring recipients: Nefesh B'Nefesh, Coordinating Council for Jewish Homeland, WIZO, Save a Child's Heart, AJJDC, Bikur V'Ezras Cholim, Koby Mandell Foundation, Afikim.
Hagee ministry operates through church-classified 501c3 entities that are EXEMPT from 990 filing: Global Evangelism Inc (EIN 74-1764843, San Antonio TX, ruling 1975) and CUFI Church Association (EIN 20-4413244, San Antonio TX, ruling 2007). Both show $0 revenue on ProPublica because no 990s filed. This is the KEY structural reason the $135M+ in donations cannot be traced through standard 990 analysis.
Hagee donated $8M for Ariel settlement sports complex (2008) and $250K to Har Bracha yeshiva dormitory expansion. Har Bracha is a West Bank settlement. Hagee also donated ~$1M to Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation in Efrat settlement. Total identifiable settlement-connected donations from Hagee: at least $9.4M directly.
CUFI has received at least $5.2M from 71 identified funders (2012-2022) via private foundations: Shillman Foundation $1.4M, Adelson Family Foundation $1.1M, National Philanthropic Trust $1.4M+, Marcus Foundation $120K, National Christian Charitable Foundation $185K, Quad Cities Association of Evangelicals $310K. CUFI is registered as a church - not required to disclose finances.
CFOIC (EIN 41-2020104) is a key settlement intermediary. VP Sondra Oster Baras estimates 50%+ of West Bank settlements receive Christian donations. Revenue grew from $650K (2015) to $1.96M (2022). In 2014 gave ~$600K to West Bank projects. 2023: contributed $1.2M to projects. President Thomas Leannah, Secy/Treas Kimberly Troup ($53.5K comp). Falcon CO. Not a direct Hagee/CUFI intermediary but part of same evangelical settlement funding ecosystem.
Central Fund of Israel (EIN 13-2992985) is the major settlement clearinghouse. Revenue grew from $20M (2017) to $74M (2023). Cedarhurst NY, run by Jay Marcus from Marcus Brothers Textiles store on 6th Ave Manhattan. NYT described it as 'prominent clearing house' for West Bank organizations. In 2017, CFI's donation was 99.2% of Israel Land Fund's total budget. Since 2011 gave ILF over $720K for settlement activities.
Zion Oil & Gas Inc (ZNOG) sponsored CUFI 'Night to Honor Israel' banquet at 2008, 2010, and 2012 Washington-Israel Summits. SEC filing explicitly titled 'PRESS RELEASE FOR CUFI SPONSORSHIP' (FWP, 2008-06-18). Zion's founder John Brown was interviewed by Pastor John Hagee during each summit, broadcast on Daystar Television Network. CUFI broadcast promotional videos about Zion Oil at pre-events. This was a direct nexus between Hagee's theological platform and a speculative public securities offering.
Zion Oil filed a verbatim TV interview transcript between Pastor John Hagee and ZNOG founder John Brown as an SEC Free Writing Prospectus (FWP, 2008-09-05). In the broadcast, Brown used extensive biblical prophecy citations (Genesis 48, Deuteronomy 33) to justify drilling for oil in Israel, while Hagee praised the project. Brown stated 'as a faith man, I do believe that God's going to give us that' regarding oil production. Hagee called it 'an exciting discovery.' This transcript was filed as a securities offering supplement, meaning it was used to solicit investment.
Zion Oil filed a Jerusalem Post advertisement as an SEC FWP (2008-07-10) containing a photograph captioned 'Pastor John Hagee meets Zion Oil's CEO in Jerusalem, March 2008' showing Hagee with CEO Richard Rinberg. The ad was published in the Jerusalem Post Christian Edition and included investment solicitation at $10/unit with a $1,000 minimum. Hagee's image was used directly in securities marketing materials filed with the SEC.
The CUFI-ZNOG sponsorship was a multi-year arrangement (at least 2008-2012). ZNOG newsletters filed with SEC in 2010 and 2012 confirm annual sponsorship of CUFI Night to Honor Israel banquet, annual Hagee-Brown interviews broadcast on Daystar TV, and CUFI promotional videos about Zion Oil. By 2010, Zion also sponsored CUFI's Ambassadors' Reception. The pattern involved Hagee lending his pastoral authority to promote a speculative oil company to his evangelical audience via nationally broadcast television.
Hagee described as 'onetime investor' in Zion Oil & Gas. The Hagee-ZNOG relationship apparently ended acrimoniously around 2008-2009 per investor forum accounts -- 'the interview and the money was abruptly yanked... It didn't seem like a friendly separation. They have never gotten together publicly again.' However SEC filings show the sponsorship continued through at least 2012. No SEC insider filings by John Hagee for ZNOG found, meaning any investment was below the 10% ownership reporting threshold.
Israel's Minister of National Infrastructure Dr. Uzi Landau visited Zion Oil drill site (July 23, 2009) and spontaneously referenced Hagee -- 'he had a friend in San Antonio, Texas... a gentleman by the name of Pastor John Hagee.' This appeared in an 8-K/EX-99.1 filing, demonstrating that Hagee's name was repeatedly dropped in investor communications to associate the speculative company with a prominent political-religious figure, even when Hagee himself was not present.
CCJH confirmed as NTHI recipient: Coordinating Council for Jewish Homeland first appears as Night to Honor Israel recipient at 43rd event (2023), present at 44th (2024, .1M total) and 45th (2025, M total). Timing correlates with CCJH revenue spike from K (2022) to .09M (2023). CCJH leadership overlaps entirely with National Council of Young Israel (Gewirtz=Chairman, Mostofsky=Co-chairman, Lerner=Co-chairman/Treasurer).
CFOIC receives consistent Hagee donations via Heart of Benjamin program: K (2016, 35th NTHI) and K (2014 event per eJewishPhilanthropy). Web sources indicate up to K/year. CFOIC (EIN 41-2020104) is explicitly a settlement-support org funding projects in Judea/Samaria. CFOIC allocated nearly K to West Bank projects in 2014 per Al Jazeera. Revenue .58M (2023).
Hagee spokesman confirms settlement donations: Ari Morgenstern stated 'Donations to entities in the West Bank comprise less than five percent of the funds JHM has given to Israeli causes.' At M+ total, 5% = .75M+ to West Bank entities. This admission validates settlement funding but attempts to minimize its scale.
CUFI money flowed to Central Fund of Israel via Jewish Agency: Haaretz investigation found CFI received CUFI donations transferred through Jewish Agency and reported under its name. United Israel Appeal (JF subsidiary) confirmed transfer but could not identify the money's original source. CFI revenue grew from M (2017) to M (2024), operating as primary US-Israel settlement clearinghouse.
American Friends of Ariel 990 analysis: AFA (EIN 86-0693163) shows highly irregular financial pattern -- revenue spikes to .1M (2023) then K (2024) after years of -353K. FY2023 had .09M revenue but only K expenses, accumulating .74M in assets. Lowell Milken Family Foundation donated .05M in 2023. Officers: Sharona Justman (President), Henry Opatut (VP/Treasurer), Elad Metsuyanim (ED) -- all /bin/zsh comp. Hagee confirmed as donor to sports complex but no specific amount traceable in available 990 data.
CCJH-Young Israel leadership pipeline: CCJH board identical to former National Council of Young Israel leadership. Jonah Gewirtz was NCYI Chairman of Board; Pesach Lerner was NCYI Executive VP for 20 years; Shlomo/Avrohom Mostofsky was NCYI President. CCJH grants flow to Young Israel affiliates -- 2024 grants include National Council of Young Israel (,600) and American Friends-International Young Israel Movement (,000). Irving Moskowitz Foundation gave K to CCJH (2023). Jewish Federation of Greater Houston gave K (2024) -- Houston Federation has explicit 25-year Hagee partnership.
NTHI recipient tracking 2010-2025: Compiled complete recipient lists for NTHI events 30th-45th. Settlement-connected orgs appear intermittently: CFOIC Heart of Benjamin (K, events 34-36 era); Gush Etzion (K, 2010); Gush Katif (K, 2010); CCJH (43rd-45th, 2023-2025). Most NTHI recipients are mainstream humanitarian orgs (Nefesh B'Nefesh, AJJDC, Save a Child's Heart). Total NTHI giving exceeds M over 45 years.
Hagee Ministries routes Night to Honor Israel donations through Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. JFGH then distributes to recipient orgs including CCJH ($175K in 2024). Hagee's NTHI grew from $1.7M (2022) to $2.5M (2023) to $3.1M (2024) to $2M+ (2025). CCJH was added as recipient starting 2023 (43rd NTHI). Since 1981, Hagee claims over $135M donated to Israeli and Jewish charities through NTHI.
Houston Jewish Federation (EIN 74-1109654) distributed $135.6M in grants (2014-2024), of which $39.8M (29.4%) went to Israel-related organizations. Known NTHI recipient organizations received $18.4M over this period. In 2024 (post-Oct 7), Israel allocation spiked to 70% of total giving ($10.9M of $15.5M), up from 16.2% in 2023.
Post-Oct 7 NTHI pipeline surge: Houston Federation's 2024 filing shows 70% of all grants ($10.9M of $15.5M) directed to Israel-related organizations, up from 16.2% in 2023. 29 grants marked 'Emergency support' totaling $9.6M. AJJDC allocation rose 1,093% ($158K to $1.88M). 6 organizations appeared as new or returning recipients: Hadassah ($495K), Nefesh B'Nefesh ($225K), United Hatzalah ($210K), Magen David Adom ($235K), FIDF ($255K), Ben Gurion University ($135K).
Bulk 990 grant database mapping: $15.3M in traceable inbound funding across 5 Hagee/CUFI entities (2013-2025). JHM/Global Evangelism received $3.16M from 60+ donors. CUFI Foundation received $7.87M. CUFI (unattributed EIN) received $4.13M from identifiable right-wing donors. 55% of all funding ($8.4M) flows through DAF intermediaries that obscure true donor identity.
Top CUFI donors by amount: Shillman Foundation $1.8M (10 grants, 2013-2023), Adelson Family Foundation $1.36M (2 grants, 2020-2023), Marcus Foundation $320K (3 grants, 2020-2023). All three are major conservative/pro-Israel philanthropies.
CUFI Foundation is 92.1% DAF-funded. National Philanthropic Trust alone channeled $5.3M (63% of all DAF flows). This makes CUFI Foundation's true donor base almost completely opaque through intermediary obscuration.
Jewish-Christian donor convergence at CUFI: Jewish donors include Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($30K), Helen Diller Foundation ($130K), Becker Foundation ($200K), Maccabee Task Force ($150K), Dallas Jewish Community Foundation ($6K). CUFI bridges Christian Zionist and Jewish pro-Israel funding networks.
Hagee-linked funding (Houston Fed + JH Israel) to settlement orgs represents a small fraction of total funding: CFI 0.56%, CFOIC 44%, AFA 29%, CCJH 29%, FIDF 0.3%, JAFI 1.4%, PEF 0.9%. Hagee is significant only to smaller orgs (CFOIC, CCJH, AFA) while being marginal to the large clearinghouses.
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Hagee family members hold key positions across the ministry empire: Diana Hagee (wife) - GETV VP (,907) + Cornerstone events director (,813) in 2001; Matt Hagee (son) - Lead Pastor Cornerstone Church; Sandra Hagee Parker (daughter) - Chairwoman CUFI Action Fund, lawyer, testified before US House Judiciary on antisemitism; Chris Hagee (son) - CEO Hagee Hospitality Group (for-profit hotel company, 27+ years); Matthew also served as GETV director (,288 in 2001); one daughter served as publications director.
LittleSis maps CUFI relationships: David Brog - former Director of Strategic Affairs (executive); Gary L Bauer - co-founder (board member); Dumisani Washington - National Diversity Outreach Coordinator (current since 2014). Hagee has position at CUFI. Also linked to John McCain (endorsement/withdrawal 2008). CUFI based in San Antonio, TX with ties to State of Texas.
CUFI Church Association registered as Foreign Nonprofit in DC (file N0000001034, effective 2011-07-15, formation 2006-03-01). DC registered agent is ALAN P DYE at 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 1000, Washington DC 20006. Dye is a partner at Webster, Chamberlain & Bean LLP, specializing in nonprofit tax law. Business address: 18410 Sonterra Place Ste 100, San Antonio TX 78258 - same building as CUFI Action Fund at Suite 280 and Global Evangelism Inc.
TX Comptroller records reveal Hagee Building entities share registered agent GRADY B JOLLEY at 711 Navarro Street Suite 500, San Antonio TX 78205. Both Hagee Building Management Co LLC and Hagee Building Company Ltd (where the LLC is the general partner) use this agent. The building entities at 45 Galleria Dr SA TX 78257 represent Hagee family real estate/construction interests separate from the ministry operations at 18755 Stone Oak Pkwy.
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Smith v. Hagee et al (5:06-cv-00902, W.D. Texas): Civil rights suit (42 USC 1981) filed 2006-10-17 by Rhett R. Smith against John Hagee, Christians United for Israel, John Hagee Ministries, John Hagee Enterprises, and George Bush. Nature of suit: Civil Rights Other (440). Pro se plaintiff with ,999 demand. Assigned to Judge W. Royal Furgeson Jr. Case terminated 2007-05-29 (likely dismissed). This is the only federal case where John Hagee personally appears as a named party defendant.
Waterhouse v. CUFI Church Association Inc et al (1:14-cv-00144, D. Hawaii): Civil rights case filed 2014-03-24 by Stewart Waterhouse against CUFI Church Association Inc, John Hagee, James Marocco, Twitter Inc, and David Cerullo. Nature of suit: Civil Rights Other (440), 42 USC 1981. Pro se plaintiff. Assigned to Judge Susan Oki Mollway. Case terminated 2014-06-27 (likely dismissed within 3 months). Reveals CUFI Church Association Inc as a distinct entity from CUFI proper.
Al-Tamimi v. Adelson (1:16-cv-00445, D.D.C.): Palestinian plaintiffs filed RICO suit (18 USC 1962) in 2016 against Sheldon Adelson, Miriam Adelson, and dozens of pro-Israel organizations and individuals. John Hagee named as defendant alongside Friends of Israel Defense Forces, Jewish National Fund, Christian Friends of Israeli Communities, Norman Braman, Haim Saban, Elliott Abrams, and others. Nature of suit 890 (Other Statutory Actions). Case assigned to Judge Tanya Chutkan. Terminated 2024-03-18. Appealed to D.C. Circuit (docket 5298, filed 2017-09-13). This case positions Hagee within the network of major pro-Israel political donors and organizations.
Newman v. Jewish Agency for Israel (1:16-cv-07593, S.D.N.Y.): RICO case (18 USC 1961) filed 2016-09-28 by Israeli plaintiffs against major Jewish/pro-Israel organizations. John Hagee named as defendant alongside Jewish Agency for Israel, Jewish Federations of North America, PEF Israel Endowment Fund, International Fellowship of Christians & Jews, and others including Tzipi Livni. Pro se plaintiffs. Assigned to Judge William H. Pauley III. Terminated 2017-12-29. This further maps Hagee into the Israel advocacy organizational network.
GovInfo results confirm 406 federal records mentioning 'john hagee'. Key packages: (1) USCOURTS-txwd-5_06-cv-00902 (Smith v. Hagee, W.D. Texas with multiple opinions dated 2006-11-28 and 2007-03-05), (2) USCOURTS-hid-1_14-cv-00144 (Waterhouse v. CUFI Church Association, D. Hawaii with multiple opinions), (3) USCOURTS-ca2-18-00244/18-00246 (Newman v. Jewish Agency 2nd Circuit appeals), (4) USCOURTS-caDC-18-01337/19-01116 (copyright royalty proceedings - Independent Producers Group v. CRB where John Hagee Ministries/GET participates), (5) USCOURTS-idd-1_06-cv-00338 (Swisher v. Collins, Idaho, likely a mention). Congressional Record search for 'grassley televangelist' returned 22 results primarily from 1987-1999 congressional records about televangelism oversight, with a 2025 Trump administration record.
Lori Hagee litigation in San Antonio: Texas Court of Appeals (4th District, San Antonio) has multiple opinions involving 'Lori Hagee' and Serengeti Resort, LLC in property disputes with Esperanza Properties, LP and Louis Scott Felder (opinions from 2012-2014). Lori Hagee is John Hagee's daughter-in-law (married to his son Matt Hagee). The cases involve a property/resort dispute in San Antonio. Separate from John Hagee's activities but notable for the family's legal footprint in Bexar County.
Earth Salts International (ESI) lawsuit filed 2006 (USCOURTS-txwd-5_06-cv-00902): Group of local businesspeople sued Hagee alleging fraud regarding Dead Sea beauty products marketed through his ministry. Hagee allegedly billed himself as having political connections to Bush Cabinet. Case dismissed 2009 pending arbitration (results sealed). Separate: Hagee was referenced in 2007 testimony before Senate Finance Committee by Trinity Foundation regarding televangelist financial excesses -- not one of the 6 formally investigated but pattern cited.
CourtListener shows at least 3 relevant federal cases: Smith v. Hagee (W.D. Texas, 5:06-cv-00902, 2006), Rogowskyj v. Hagee (D.C., 1:06-cv-01930, 2006), and Waterhouse v. CUFI Church Association Inc (D. Hawaii, 1:14-cv-00144, 2014). Also appears in context of AL-TAMIMI v. ADELSON (D.C., 1:16-cv-00445, 2016) and Newman v. Jewish Agency for Israel (S.D.N.Y., 1:16-cv-07593, 2016) - cases involving pro-Israel advocacy and Palestinian claims.
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FARA non-registration: Zero FARA registrations found for John Hagee, Christians United for Israel, CUFI Action Fund, David Brog, or Gary Bauer. This is investigatively significant given that CUFI is the largest pro-Israel advocacy organization in the US (claiming 10M+ members), directly interfaces with the Israeli government, hosts annual summits where Israeli officials and US politicians speak, and lobbies Congress on Israel-related legislation. CUFI Action Fund registers under the LDA but not FARA, consistent with the position that CUFI acts on behalf of American Christians rather than as an agent of a foreign government.
CUFI Action Fund received ,240 in government grants in 2021 (Line 1e, Part VIII). This is notable for a pro-Israel advocacy 501(c)(4). The source of these government grants is not specified in the 990. Additionally, CUFI Action Fund and CUFI Church Association are co-located at the SAME 18410 Sonterra Place address — CUFI AF at Suite 280 and CUFI Church Association at Suite 100. Both share the same accounting firm: Anderson Johns & Yao CPAs PC at 4126 Pond Hill Rd Ste 100, Shavano Park TX 78231.
NEGATIVE RESULTS: No SAM.gov exclusions for any Hagee entities. No Medicare providers linked to John Hagee (4 providers named Hagee found: Doniel in WA, Daniel in OH, Mark J in OH, Stephanie in San Antonio TX — Stephanie Hagee is a nurse practitioner at Robert B Green clinic in SA, possible family connection). No USASpending award details found for Hagee entities despite recipients appearing in search. No Cornerstone Church in SAM.gov bulk data. HigherGov and SAM.gov API unavailable (no API keys). OpenCorporates unavailable (no API key).
Negative result: No federal cases found where John Hagee or Cornerstone Church initiated litigation as plaintiff. All federal court appearances are as defendant (Smith v. Hagee, Waterhouse v. CUFI) or co-defendant in broader suits (Al-Tamimi, Newman). CourtListener party search returned 403 (access restricted) but case/docket searches with 'hagee' returned 20 cases, none showing Hagee as plaintiff. For a major ministry operation spanning 40+ years, the absence of federal plaintiff-side litigation (no IP enforcement, no contract claims, no defamation suits) is notable.
CUFI claims 10M+ members, described as largest pro-Israel lobby in US. Political access: Pence and Pompeo attended CUFI summits; Hagee delivered closing speech at US Embassy Jerusalem dedication May 2018; met Trump in Oval Office re Jerusalem embassy; Netanyahu provided taped address to 2019 summit. CUFI Action Fund PAC (C90020926) filed as independent expenditure filer with FEC, spent K in independent expenditures 2019-2020 cycle. CUFI lobbying: K (2022), K (2023 partial).
2008 McCain endorsement scandal: Hagee endorsed McCain Feb 27, 2008. Recording surfaced of 1990s sermon calling Hitler a 'hunter' sent by God per Book of Jeremiah. Catholic League called Hagee anti-Catholic bigot day after endorsement. In 2006, Hagee claimed Hurricane Katrina was God's punishment for planned pride parade. McCain rejected endorsement May 2008. Also: Hagee recruited pastors for George W. Bush's 2000 campaign (facilitated by Karl Rove). Ghostwriter Doug Wead (Bush Sr. biographer) wrote Hagee's book 'Day of Deception' (1997).
Digital infrastructure: jhm.org registered since Dec 25, 1996 (286 Wayback snapshots). 66 subdomains discovered via cert transparency including: callcenter.jhm.org, citrix.jhm.org, vpn.jhm.org, shop.jhm.org, media.jhm.org, feast[17-21].jhm.org (annual events), israel18.jhm.org (Israel trip), wiki.jhm.org, microix.jhm.org (workforce management). CDN subdomains for: sacornerstone, ccsonlinecampus (school), embracedwomen, sohcares, dm (difference media). cufi.org since Feb 20 2006 (221 snapshots), 44 subdomains including charityengine.cufi.org, summit.cufi.org, events.cufi.org, store.cufi.org.
Negative results from multiple databases: No OpenSanctions hits. No FARA registrations for Hagee or CUFI. No UCC filings. No FAA aircraft registrations for Hagee family or ministry entities. No FEC donations from Matt Hagee. No direct CUFI or Cornerstone Church entity in EDGAR. No Hagee entities in FL registry. CUFI not in TX Comptroller (registered in DC as foreign nonprofit). Hagee Communications and John Hagee Ministries return zero TX Comptroller results as separate entities.
JHM digital infrastructure hosted on Microsoft Azure (AS8075, IP 52.154.156.33). Extended Validation SSL from DigiCert. jhm.org domain age ~29 years (first Wayback capture Dec 25 1996). URLScan shows 341 requests per page load, 47MB data -- heavy media/streaming site. Notable subdomains reveal: callcenter.jhm.org, citrix.jhm.org (enterprise remote access), microix.jhm.org (workforce management software), charityengine.cufi.org (donor management platform). Canadian operations: PO Box 9900, Toronto ON M3C 2T9, phone 1-855-694-9648.
SYNTHESIS: The Hagee ministry empire operates through a deliberate opacity architecture. The core entities (Cornerstone Church, GETV/JHM, Hagee Communications) are all classified as churches to avoid IRS 990 filing. GETV's conversion to church status in 2004 occurred directly after the San Antonio Express-News published Hagee's $1.25M compensation, confirming the classification was a transparency countermeasure, not an organic theological decision. The only public financial window is the small CUFI Action Fund 501(c)(4), which reveals a family-dominated governance pattern (2/3 board members are family, ED is also a board member). Six critical threads emerge: (1) Church-status opacity shield across all major entities; (2) Total family governance — every entity controlled by a Hagee family member; (3) $135M+ to Israeli charities including direct West Bank settlement funding; (4) Parallel commercial empire (hotels, building companies) under family control; (5) Theological-financial nexus via Zion Oil & Gas CUFI sponsorship (12 SEC filings); (6) Scale mismatch — CUFI claims 10M members but Action Fund had only $88K FY2024 revenue, meaning political power flows from grassroots mobilization, not PAC spending. The 18410 Sonterra Place address cluster (3 nonprofits sharing one building) and the Stone Oak Pkwy campus are the two geographic nexuses requiring property ownership investigation.
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Global Evangelism, Inc. (EIN 741764843) is active Texas corporation formed 1973-09-11, registered agent John C Hagee, address 18755 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio TX 78258 (same as Cornerstone Church). TX SoS File 0033056001. This is the GETV entity that was converted to church status in 2004. Separately, Grace Church of San Antonio absorbed GETV in 2004, growing assets from .4M to .9M by 2008. Combined Bexar County property holdings: .4M (2018).
GLEIF database shows LEI 549300BZ2SM406C7YH87 registered to 'John Christopher Hagee' at 301 Charles Road, San Antonio TX 78209, classified as LLC under TX jurisdiction. Status: LAPSED (registered 2015-08-01, lapsed 2016). This suggests a Hagee family member has/had financial entity status requiring LEI registration, indicating participation in securities markets or financial instruments.
Hagee Building Corporation (TX TaxID 17309932543) was formed in Oklahoma, not Texas. Officers include GERALD D HAGEE (President/Director), LORI L LAWSON (VP/Director), and POLLY HAGEE (Secretary/Director), all at 204 Hwy 46 East, Boerne TX 78006. Gerald D Hagee also serves as President of Hagee Building Management Co LLC (2024). The Boerne address is a Hill Country location near San Antonio. The 'GERALD D HAGEE' name pattern (vs 'John C Hagee' for ministry entities) suggests a separate Hagee family member managing the construction/real estate arm.
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- 6.Finding #6092Sources: 990_bulkView source record
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- 32.Finding #6013Sources: https://efile.fara.gov/ords/f?p=1381:200#q=search-christians-unitedOpen sourceView source record, https://efile.fara.gov/ords/f?p=1381:200#q=search-david-brogOpen sourceView source record, https://efile.fara.gov/ords/f?p=1381:200#q=search-gary-bauerOpen sourceView source record, https://efile.fara.gov/ords/f?p=1381:200#q=search-hageeOpen sourceView source record
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