According to Edward Dowd, the financial scale of certain NGOs is massive, with revenues estimated between $750 billion to $1 Trillion and assets ranging from $4 to $6 Trillion. These revenues are primarily from grants or donations. Dowd raises questions about the potential misuse of these funds, suggesting the possibility of corruption within this vast financial network.

According to Edward Dowd, the financial operations within the NGO sector may reveal significant misappropriation of funds, suggesting that current investigations are just beginning to uncover the extent of the issue.