Few names have accrued as much infamy among Washington, D.C., conservatives as Arabella Advisors. The consulting firm, which, until recently, ran a sprawling network of liberal nonprofit organizations, has acquired a similar status to the likes of megadonors George Soros and Bill Gates in certain right-wing circles.

Among other things, conservatives accused the consultancy of operating as a multibillion-dollar dark money ATM for left-wing causes, allowing foreign money to flow into American politics, and blurring the lines between charitable work and political advocacy. The Republican crusade against Arabella has produced legislation, congressional investigations, litigation, and even an investigation from the district’s attorney general.