Take a look at the "Who we are" portion of the Conversation website to understand this "article" is drivel, placed for political consumption.
Source: https://theconversation.com/us/who-we-are
Additionally, observe that about half their income goes to "salaries and wages, and perks and fund raising." News? Not at all.
https://cdn.theconversation.com/static_files/files/1742/2019_990_Return_-_The_Conversation_US__Inc..pdf?1628178230