Why We’re Making Our Financial Data Public.

Transparency is not always the easiest path, but we believe it is the right one. We are opening up our financial data to the public. This includes our expenses across key areas like donations, shipping costs, and operational spending.

Why do this?

At its core, this decision comes down to trust.

We know that financial opacity is the norm. Most organizations, especially small teams and independent projects, keep their numbers private. That is understandable. Money can be sensitive, messy, and open to interpretation.

But we think there is another way.

By sharing our financial data openly, we are choosing to:

• Build trust through transparency - instead of asking people to take our word for it, we want to show how resources are actually being used.

• Create accountability for ourselves - when spending is visible, decisions become more intentional. It pushes us to be clearer, more disciplined, and more aligned with our values.

• Demystify where money goes - whether it is donations, shipping costs, or general expenses, we want to make it easier to understand what it really takes to operate.

  
  

How we will share updates

We will publish budget updates on a quarterly basis so our financial data stays current and transparent over time.

This is not a one-time snapshot. It is an ongoing record of how we operate and make decisions. Over time, this will make it easier to see trends, changes, and how resources are being used as we grow.

What this means (and what it doesn't)

This is not about perfection.

You will see decisions that worked well and some that did not. You will see tradeoffs. You may even disagree with how we allocate resources.

That is okay.

Transparency is not about presenting a polished image. It is about being honest.

At the same time, we are being thoughtful about what we share. This effort is about organizational transparency, not compromising personal privacy or sensitive information.

What we hope comes from this

We do not expect everyone to do this. But we do hope it sparks something. Maybe it encourages more openness. Maybe it helps others understand the real costs behind the work. Maybe it simply answers questions people did not feel comfortable asking.

Most importantly, though, we hope it strengthens the relationship between what we say and what we do.

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