This page shows, in real time, how donations to SustainabilityInAction.org are used — line by line, project by project.
This page is the public ledger for SustainabilityInAction.org. Every dollar that comes in and every dollar that goes out is recorded here. No vague promises, no black box — you can see where the money goes, down to individual expenses and deliverables.
Our phased approach ensures every dollar is used strategically to build a transparent, impactful platform for sustainability research and action.
Target completion: Q2 2026
Target start: Q3 2026
Target start: Q1 2027
Target start: Q3 2027
Complete platform development and 2+ years of operations
See exactly how funds are allocated across categories, and compare budgeted amounts to actual spending.
| Category | Budgeted | Actual Spent | % Used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Web Development & Design
|
$39,600 | $4,200 | 11% | Phase 1 build in progress |
|
Hosting & Infrastructure
|
$19,800 | $780 | 4% | Initial setup complete |
|
Research & Data Acquisition
|
$29,700 | $0 | 0% | Planned for Phase 2 |
|
Legal & Compliance
|
$9,900 | $0 | 0% | Entity formation planned |
|
Outreach & Education
|
$7,700 | $0 | 0% | Starts Phase 4 |
|
Contingency / Reserve
|
$3,300 | $0 | 0% | Emergency reserve |
| TOTAL | $110,000 | $4,980 | 5% | Early stages |
Every dollar in, every dollar out — no exceptions. This is the complete, line-by-line record of all financial activity.
Ledger disclaimer: Ledger entries are updated regularly and reconciled against our payment processors and bank statements. If you notice something that doesn't look right, tell us — we will investigate, correct any mistakes, and note the correction publicly.
What You've Paid For So Far — concrete results and visible outcomes from your support.
Core website infrastructure, database schema, and content management system fully operational. This includes responsive design framework, secure hosting setup, and initial page structure for all major sections including climate research, water sustainability, and public resources.
Professional-grade cloud hosting infrastructure deployed with automatic backups, DDoS protection, and enterprise SSL certificate for secure HTTPS connections. Site performance optimized for global access with CDN integration.
Public transparency page with complete FOIA request tracking functionality, including filterable request database, status tracking, document links, and submission form for community contributions. Demo data populated to show system capabilities.
Complete financial transparency system with real-time transaction ledger, budget tracking, phase-based goal monitoring, and downloadable CSV exports. This page you're viewing right now represents this deliverable.
Clear rules, controls, and accountability standards that govern every funding decision.
Funds are held and managed solely for the purpose of building, maintaining, and improving the SustainabilityInAction.org platform and its public-interest research tools. We don't use these funds for unrelated projects, personal luxuries, or anything outside the mission.
Current responsibility: All funds are managed by the project founder with oversight from an advisory board. As the project grows, we will transition to a nonprofit structure with formal board governance.
Expenses under $500
Single approval required from project lead. Must align with budget category.
Expenses $500-$2,000
Dual approval required (project lead + advisory board member). Documented justification required.
Expenses above $2,000
Full advisory board approval required. Competitive quotes obtained when possible. Detailed justification and alternatives analysis documented.
No payments to related parties (family members, close friends, affiliated entities) without full disclosure and explicit listing on this transparency page. Any such payments must be justified as the best value option and documented with competitive alternatives.
Current status: No related-party payments have been made to date. All vendor relationships are arms-length transactions.
If the project cannot be completed or is paused for any reason, donors will have the following options for remaining funds:
Proportional refund: Donors can request a pro-rata refund of remaining funds.
Transfer to similar mission: Funds can be donated to an established nonprofit with similar environmental transparency goals (with donor consent).
Open-source release: All work completed to date will be released as open-source for public benefit.
The mechanics behind the stats and ledger—how we keep everything accurate and up to date.
Ledger updates within 72 hours of each transaction. Stats bar refreshes automatically with each update. Major milestones are announced immediately.
All financial data is sourced from:
We reconcile the ledger against bank and payment processor statements monthly. Any discrepancies are investigated and corrected with full documentation.
Corrections are made transparently. Corrected entries are marked, not deleted, with a note explaining what changed and why. Audit trail is preserved.
We welcome independent review of our financial records. Once we reach $50,000 in total funding, we will commission an annual independent audit. All audit reports will be published on this page.
Clear answers to common questions about funding, transparency, and accountability.
If you see anything on this page that looks wrong, unclear, or concerning, tell us. Transparency means we answer tough questions.
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[email protected]SustainabilityInAction.org is currently operated as an individual project, not a registered nonprofit organization. We are not a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity at this time. Donations are considered personal gifts to support the project and are not tax-deductible. We plan to pursue formal nonprofit status once operational milestones are reached.
Donations to SustainabilityInAction.org are gifts, not investments. Donors receive no equity, ownership interest, financial return, or profit-sharing arrangement. There are no investment expectations or guarantees. This is a public-interest project, not a commercial venture.
All information on this transparency page is provided in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. We strive for accuracy in all financial reporting. If errors are identified, they will be corrected as soon as possible and clearly noted on this page with an explanation of what changed and why. We welcome reports of discrepancies or concerns.
This page does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Donors are encouraged to consult their own tax professionals regarding the treatment of donations. While we provide transparency about fund usage, we make no representations about tax implications for individual donors.
We reserve the right to update our funding policies, transparency practices, and this disclaimer as the project evolves. Material changes will be clearly announced on this page. Historical versions of this page will be archived and available upon request.
While we commit to using funds responsibly for stated purposes, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes or completion timelines due to factors beyond our control. Donors accept that project development involves inherent uncertainties. We will communicate openly about challenges and adjust plans as needed while maintaining our commitment to transparency.
If you have questions about this legal disclaimer or our transparency policies, contact us at:
[email protected]This disclaimer was last updated: December 1, 2024