Transparency Report

Our commitment to transparency and accountability in everything we do. This report provides detailed information about our funding, operations, and editorial independence.

Last updated: January 2025

Funding & Financial Transparency

Revenue Sources

Individual Donations45%
Foundation Grants35%
Subscription Revenue20%

We do not accept advertising revenue to maintain editorial independence.

Major Funding Sources

Research Foundation for Truth

$150,000 - General operating support

Democracy & Media Institute

$75,000 - Fact-checking initiative

Individual Donors

1,247 contributors averaging $85

Editorial Independence Guarantee

No funder has editorial control over our content. All donors and funders are required to sign agreements acknowledging our editorial independence. Content decisions are made solely by our editorial team based on our research standards and public interest.

Ownership & Governance

Organizational Structure

Legal Status

501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization

Registration

Massachusetts, United States

Tax ID

52-613793

Board of Directors

Dr. Sarah Chen

Chair - Professor of Journalism, Columbia University

Michael Rodriguez

Vice Chair - Former Reuters Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Aisha Patel

Secretary - Data Science Ethics Researcher

Operational Metrics (2025)

247
Articles Published
12
Staff Members
98.7%
Fact-Check Accuracy
24hrs
Avg. Correction Time

Editorial Statistics

Articles fact-checked247/247 (100%)
Corrections issued3
Retractions0
Expert reviews conducted891

Audience Metrics

Monthly unique visitors485,000
Newsletter subscribers24,500
Social media followers67,000
Avg. time on page4m 32s

Questions About Our Transparency?

We believe transparency builds trust. If you have questions about any aspect of our operations, funding, or editorial processes, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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