Membership & Intelligence
Expert analysis delivered on a predictable cadence. We do not guess. We verify.
Operational Funding
CFA is a private audit bureau. We do not accept federal grants. We do not take corporate sponsorships. Independence is funded by members.
Membership finances the work that makes oversight possible: targeted FOIA requests, litigation when agencies refuse to comply, and the infrastructure required to preserve and publish evidence.
Membership & Intelligence
Membership is the mechanism that keeps CFA independent and operational. In return, members receive the briefing cadence and early signals that come from continuous monitoring of the federal paper trail.
What Membership Funds
- FOIA production pressure (requests, appeals, and escalation).
- Litigation costs when agencies refuse to comply.
- Evidence preservation, citations, and publication infrastructure.
- Operational security and intake for high-risk sources.
Independence Guarantee
The Government cannot fund us because we audit them.
Contractors cannot fund us because we expose them.
Only you can fund us.
Fund the Audit
FOIA litigation costs money. When an agency unlawfully withholds a record, we escalate. That requires legal counsel, filing fees, and time.
Your membership finances the operational “war chest” used to force transparency and publish outcomes with receipts.
Select Your Tier
Subscriber
$0 / forever
Receive public advisories and major releases.
- Monthly Intelligence Brief
- Public Advisory Access
Member
$10 / month
Directly fund FOIA litigation and infrastructure. Gain deeper access.
- Everything in Subscriber
- Expanded archive access
- Quarterly strategy briefings (planned)
Associate Access
$250 / month
For firms that need early warning on regulatory shifts and compliance risks.
- Everything in Member
- Priority intake for Compliance Pre-Checks
- Early access to select market warnings (planned)
Become a Benefactor
CFA's independent oversight mission is sustained by members and benefactors who share our commitment to transparency and accountability. Beyond regular membership, we offer opportunities for major donors, institutional sponsors, legacy giving, and custom arrangements that directly support our FOIA litigation, evidence preservation, and investigative infrastructure.
Benefactor contributions enable us to pursue high-impact cases, maintain operational security for sources, and scale our evidence-based oversight work. We maintain strict independence—no government grants, no corporate sponsorships—ensuring our work remains uncompromised.