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The Nine Eleven
Finding Answers Foundation
AbbreviationThe NEFA Foundation
Type501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit, charitable organization
Legal statusFoundation
PurposeTerrorism research
and analysis
Headquarters230 Park Avenue,
Suite 1000, New York, NY
President & CEO
Michelle T. Hayes
Websitenefafoundation.org

The Nine Eleven Finding Answers Foundation (NEFA Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit, charitable organization engaged in terrorism research and analysis.[1][2][3] According to the GuideStar, a firm which specializes in the collection of nonprofit sector financial data, although NEFA lists a New York address for its headquarters on its website the organization’s business offices are located in Charleston, South Carolina at 171 Church Street, Suite 121 (29401).[4][5][6]

Background and goal

The Foundation was founded after the 9/11 attacks. Its stated goal is "to help prevent future tragedies in the U.S. and abroad by exposing those responsible for planning, funding, and executing terrorist activities, with a particular emphasis on Islamic militant organizations."[7][8][9] It has worked with the 9/11 victims' families, and is funded by private donations.[10]

Activities

The Foundation researches, analyzes, and disseminates information pertaining to past and current terrorist activities, shares certain findings with law enforcement agencies and the intelligence community, and works with other research organizations to educate the public on the threat of terrorism. It also funds extensive field research, and obtains relevant original documents (translated when necessary) and videos.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17] Media such as UPI, ABC, and Fox News have, in turn, used the documents, video, and translations provided by NEFA.[18][19][20][21]

In the 2006 Toronto terrorism case, NEFA posted on its website a video of the accused which got it from a British court that watched it during the trial of a man who has now been convicted of terrorism; Dan Brien of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada said: "We were interested to learn of the existence of this video, which we'd never seen before. We would've preferred to learn about it in some manner other than a U.S. website."[22][23] NEFA also carries interviews with Taliban commanders on its website.[24] It was reported in November 2008 that NEFA was concerned about what it termed "a disturbing pattern of lone-wolf style individuals".[25]

Staff

NEFA indicates that it employs experienced multi-lingual investigators, researchers, analysts, and partners in a number of countries with access to a network of sources and information; M.T. Hayes is its President and CEO, David Draper is its Director of Strategic Operations,[26] Ronald Sandee (a former Dutch military intelligence officer) is Director of Analysis and Research,[27] Evan F. Kohlmann, is its Senior Investigator.[28]

Founders

NEFA was founded by President Michelle T. “Mikie (Mickey)” Hayes (listed on NEFA’s website as M.T. Hayes) and Director of Strategic Operations David Draper.[29][30]

Hayes previously worked as the director of development for the Charleston, South Carolina-based Medical University of South Carolina’s Cardiovascular Institute.[31][32]

Draper previously worked as a contractor for the Charleston, South Carolina-based law firm Motley Rice.[33] Draper is the owner of a Charleston, South Carolina-based company named D2.[34][35]

The two were once married.

Officers

According to NEFA’s annual financial reports collected by the Foundation Center, the following individuals serve as officers of this organization[36]:

Michelle T. Hayes of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is the President and Treasurer (2004-Present). Hayes previously worked as a development officer at the Charleston, South Carolina-based Medical University of South Carolina.

Sarah King of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is the Vice President (2005-Present). King is the director of public relations at the Charleston, South Carolina-based Medical University of South Carolina.[37]

Paul Steadman of Charleston, South Carolina is the Secretary (2005-Present). Steadman is an insurance salesman and owner of the Charleston, South Carolina-based Steadman Agency; he is also a member of the board of governors at the College of Charleston’s School of Business.[38][39]

Bryon Scott Key of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is a Director (2005-Present). A press release dated September 10, 2010 indicates Key is presently an investor relations officer at the Charleston, South Carolina-based Revolutions Medical Corporation.[40] A Form S-1 filed by Revolutions Medical Corp on May 24, 2010 lists Key as the president of Stock Watch Alert, Inc.[41] Key previously worked as a securities dealer, conducting business in Mount Pleasant until he was sanctioned by the National Association of Securities Dealers in 2006, and “barred from association with any NASD member in any capacity.”[42]

Financial Reports

According to the IRS Form 990 filed by NEFA for Fiscal Year 2009 (signed by NEFA President Michelle Hayes on November 10, 2010):

NEFA President and Treasurer Michelle T. Hayes received $165,000 in compensation during FY2009.[43]

D2, a company owned by NEFA Director of Strategic Operations David Draper, was paid $405,818 in “consulting fees” during FY2009.[44]

NEFA Director Bryon Scott Key received $70,000 in compensation during FY2009.[45]

According to a May 24, 2010 SEC filing by Revolutions Medical Corporation, in May 2010 NEFA acquired 800,000 shares of the Charleston, South Carolina-based company, paying $0.25 per share. (No mention of investments in this company is found in the most recently available tax documents filed by NEFA.)[46] A September 2010 press release indicates NEFA Director Bryon Scott Key is employed as an investor relations officer by Revolutions Medical Corporation.[47] Key is also the president of Stock Watch Alert, Inc, a company which owned 500,000 common shares of Revolutions Medical Corporation stock in May 2010.[48]

See also

References

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  2. ^ Rupert, James, and Qayum, Khalid, "Bomb at Danish Embassy in Pakistan Kills Nine People," Bloomberg, June 2, 2008, accessed November 23, 2009
  3. ^ "Pakistan sets its sights on Taliban sanctuary", China Daily, October 19, 2009, accessed November 23, 2009
  4. ^ GuideStar Report: Nine Eleven Finding Answers Foundation Inc GuideStar Retrieved July 21, 2011
  5. ^ NEFA Foundation FY 2009 IRS Form 990 (See Section C) GuideStar Retrieved July 21, 2011
  6. ^ South Carolina Secretary of State Report: Nine Eleven Finding Answers Foundation, Inc South Carolina Secretary of State. Retrieved July 21, 2011
  7. ^ "About Us". The NEFA Foundation. September 11, 2001. Retrieved March 18, 2010. [dead link]
  8. ^ Farah, Douglas Fara"U.S. should get serious on Liberia vote," The Providence Journal, October 5, 2005, accessed November 23, 2009
  9. ^ "Bomb at Danish Embassy in Pakistan Kills Nine People (Update2)". Bloomberg.com. June 2, 2008. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  10. ^ Simpson, Glenn R., "Shopkeeper Yeslam Bin Ladin faces family trouble," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 5, 2006, accessed November 23, 2009
  11. ^ Simpson, Glenn R. (April 5, 2006). "Shopkeeper Yeslam Bin Ladin faces family trouble". Post-gazette.com. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  12. ^ Khan, Noor, "Taliban Leader Says Jihad Will Continue," Fox News, May 15, 2007, accessed November 23, 2009
  13. ^ Gardella, Rich, and the NBC News Investigative Unit, "Insurgent groups condemn al-Qaida tactics; Statements are causing a ruckus in jihadi online forums," MSNBC, October 16, 2007, accessed November 23, 2009
  14. ^ Gordon, Meek, "Obama and Hillary good lesson in togetherness, says terror boss," New York Daily News, December 21, 2008, accessed November 23, 2009
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  16. ^ Ross, Brian, Patel, Avni, and Hughes, Dana, "Somalia: A New al Qaeda Safe Haven?," ABC News, December 1, 2008, accessed November 23, 2009
  17. ^ Coll, Steve, The Bin Ladens: an Arabian family in the American century, pp. 604, 609, 617, Penguin Group (2008), ISBN 1594201641, 9781594201646
  18. ^ Waterman, Shaun, "Issue of the Day: Bin Laden's message on Palestine resonates," UPI, January 15, 2009, accessed November 23, 2009
  19. ^ "Taliban leader says jihad will continue", PakTribune, May 16, 2007, accessed November 23, 2009
  20. ^ "Bomber's Martyrdom Tape Renews Fears Over Consequences of Closing Gitmo", Fox News, January 27, 2009, accessed November 23, 2009
  21. ^ Duffield, John, and Dombrowki, Peter, Balance Sheet: The Iraq War and U.S. National Security, Stanford University Press (2009), ISBN 0804760136, 9780804760133
  22. ^ "Court here didn't know about terror video; Terror camp footage used in British trial a surprise in Toronto," The Toronto Star, September 20, 2008, accessed November 23, 2009
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  24. ^ Sassaman, Esther, "Mohammed Atif Siddique: civil rights queries over ‘terrorist’ conviction," Socialist Worker, September 25, 2007, accessed November 23, 2009
  25. ^ McGevena, Allison A., "Somalian Terror Organization Shabaab al Mujahideen Looks to 'Throw the West Into Hell'", Fox News, November 25, 2008, accessed November 23, 2009
  26. ^ Abrams, Joseph, "Al Qaeda Commander in Saudi Custody May Still Pose Threat From Prison", Fox News, February 18, 2009, accessed November 23, 2009
  27. ^ Whitlock, Craig, "Dozens of Westerners get trained in terrorist camps," The Salt Lake Tribune, October 19, 2009, accessed November 23, 2009
  28. ^ "About Us". The NEFA Foundation. September 11, 2001. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  29. ^ NEFA works under the radar to interview terrorists, analyze data: Charleston’s Counter-Terrorism Unit Charleston City Paper. February 20, 2008.
  30. ^ NEFA Foundation FY 2009 IRS Form 990 (For the full name of “M.T. Hayes,” See Section A, List of Officers) GuideStar Retrieved July 21, 2011
  31. ^ Article published by the Medical University of South Carolina Official Website of MUSC. Retrieved July 21, 2011
  32. ^ Article published by the Medical University of South Carolina (See Photo Caption) Official Website of MUSC. May 7, 2004. Retrieved July 21, 2011
  33. ^ NEFA works under the radar to interview terrorists, analyze data: Charleston’s Counter-Terrorism Unit Charleston City Paper. February 20, 2008.
  34. ^ NEFA Foundation FY 2009 IRS Form 990 (See Section B and Schedule L, Part IV) GuideStar Retrieved July 21, 2011
  35. ^ South Carolina Secretary of State Report: D2, LLC South Carolina Secretary of State. Retrieved July 21, 2011
  36. ^ Foundation Center 990 Finder: Nine Eleven Finding Answers Foundation Inc Foundation Center Retrieved July 25, 2011
  37. ^ Medical University of South Carolina – Director of Public Relations Bio Page Retrieved July 25, 2011
  38. ^ College of Charleston School of Business Board of Governors Retrieved July 25, 2011
  39. ^ College of Charleston School of Business Board of Governors Member Profile: Paul Steadman, AAI, ARM, AU, CIC Retrieved July 25, 2011
  40. ^ Revolutions Medical 3cc RevVac Safety Syringe Selected by the U.S. Department of Defense – Press Release dated September 10, 2010 Reuters. Retrieved July 23, 2011
  41. ^ Revolutions Medical Corp, Form S-1, filed on 5/24/2010 EDGAR Online. Retrieved July 23, 2011
  42. ^ National Association of Securities Dealers August 2006 Notice to Members - Individuals Barred or Suspended: Bryon Scott Key (CRD #3012745, Registered Representative, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina) (PDF page 67 of 77) National Association of Securities Dealers Retrieved July 25, 2011
  43. ^ NEFA Foundation FY 2009 IRS Form 990 (See Section A) GuideStar Retrieved July 21, 2011
  44. ^ NEFA Foundation FY 2009 IRS Form 990 (See Section B and Schedule L, Part IV) GuideStar Retrieved July 21, 2011
  45. ^ NEFA Foundation FY 2009 IRS Form 990 (See Section A) GuideStar Retrieved July 21, 2011
  46. ^ Revolutions Medical Corp, Form S-1, filed on 5/24/2010 EDGAR Online. Retrieved July 23, 2011
  47. ^ Revolutions Medical 3cc RevVac Safety Syringe Selected by the U.S. Department of Defense – Press Release dated September 10, 2010 Reuters. Retrieved July 23, 2011
  48. ^ Revolutions Medical Corp, Form S-1, filed on 5/24/2010 EDGAR Online. Retrieved July 23, 2011
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