Ownership and Funding

Welcome to The California Syndicate, a digital news platform headquartered in Washington DC. Transparency is one of our core values, and as such, we believe it’s important to disclose our ownership structure and funding sources.

Ownership

The California Syndicate is a privately held company. The ownership is divided among private investors, the founding team, and employees. No single entity owns more than 50% of the company, ensuring that our editorial independence is maintained.

Funding Sources

Our primary sources of funding are:

  • Subscription Fees: We offer premium content to our subscribers, which constitutes a significant portion of our revenue.
  • Advertising: We display advertisements on our website, but we maintain a strict policy to ensure that advertising does not influence our editorial content.
  • Grants and Donations: We occasionally receive grants from foundations that support quality journalism. All such grants are publicly disclosed.

Financial Transparency

We are committed to financial transparency and publish an annual report detailing our revenue, expenses, and other financial metrics.

Editorial Independence

Our funding model is designed to ensure that we maintain full editorial independence. Our journalists are not influenced by our owners or external funders in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

We have a strict policy to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, whether they pertain to individual staff members or the organization as a whole.

Accountability

We are accountable to our readers, staff, and all our stakeholders. We welcome scrutiny and provide avenues for the public to hold us accountable.

Governing Law

This Ownership and Funding information is governed by the laws of Washington DC, United States.