From Wikipedia: The group has been criticized for failure to fully disclose its funding.[13] Elliot Ackerman said that it is up to donors to determine whether they want to be identified and defended the group saying, "I think that's an unfortunate testament to the status of our political landscape that people feel uncomfortable about disclosing the fact that they're supporting an open nominating process."
This article seems like a soft ax job to me, sewing seeds of doubt. I think that in the end, the nominees will be the ultimate measure of the effort.