Funding Disclosure

Complete transparency about how PennYanCitizens.com is funded and operated.

How We Are Funded

PennYanCitizens.com is an independent citizen-funded project. As of January 2026, the site is funded entirely by its founder with no outside funding, advertising revenue, or organizational backing. The site does not accept advertising and has never been paid to promote any product, service, candidate, or position.

What We Accept / Do Not Accept

We Accept

Voluntary reader donations
Community sponsorships from local businesses with full disclosure
Grant funding from non-partisan civic organizations with full disclosure

We Do Not Accept

Political candidate donations or PAC funding
Advertising that influences editorial content
Funding from advocacy organizations
Anonymous donations above $100

Important Legal Notice

PennYanCitizens.com is not a registered charity or nonprofit organization
Contributions are not tax-deductible
Donations do not purchase access, influence, editorial input, or preferential treatment
No political candidates, parties, or advocacy organizations fund or control this site