Grants and public goods funding
$120,000Protocol grants, retroactive public goods, and community donations.
Transparency
Funding and editorial process.
Membership and sponsorship support operations. They never buy rankings, scores, or editorial placement.
FY 2026 funding mix
Updated 2026-07-03
Membership and sponsorship
$45,000Individual supporters and organizational members. Sponsors never influence rankings.
Events and services
$18,000Event support and paid listings disclosed separately in the charter.
