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Funding the Mission
How the Foundation proposes to fund its work, how it would be structured, and the steps ahead.
Funding the Mission
Where support would go.
Proposed revenue sources include individual gifts, corporate contributions, project grants, and expedition fees. Philanthropic support would fund publicly accessible historical research, educational activities, assistance for selected participants, and core administration.
Fees would ordinarily cover direct costs for self-paying participants. Financial assistance would be awarded through documented criteria and protected as confidential participant information.
Initial fundraising target under consideration
$70,000 – $100,000
A detailed budget and donor commitments would be needed before programs are launched. Charitable fundraising would begin through an appropriately established legal arrangement.
Proposed Institutional Structure
Independent and accountable.
The proposed structure is an independent US nonprofit corporation applying for recognition as a 501(c)(3) public charity. Its board would include the co-founders and independent directors. Initial governance would be volunteer-based, with contractors engaged for specific services and independent review of any founder compensation.
Potential collaborators for exploratory outreach
- A CIA alumni organization
- The OSS Society
- Iron Butterfly
- Universities with intelligence or history programs
- Museums
- Public history organizations
The Foundation may also explore participation from allied countries. No collaboration or endorsement is implied without a separate agreement.
The Path Ahead
Next steps.
- Document the inaugural trek
- Confirm the three co-founders’ roles and an independent governance structure
- Seek appropriate family and historical input
- Review naming and intellectual-property questions
- Prepare educational, participant-selection, and safety policies
- Consult prospective partners
- Develop program budgets
- Pursue initial donor commitments for the 2027 expedition
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