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