Funding Flow Operators — Philanthropy & Funding Transparency Module
1. Flow Operators (Movement of Funds)#
FLOW(src → dst)#
Maps the transfer of funds between nodes.
Use cases:
- donor → foundation
- foundation → intermediary
- NGO → subcontractor
- local partner → beneficiary
Example: FLOW(DonorA → FoundationB)
ROUTE(path)#
Describes the full multi-layer path of funds.
Example: ROUTE(Donor → Foundation → NGO → LocalPartner → Community)
TRACE(path)#
Ensures every step of the flow is visible and documented.
Example: TRACE(Grant123)
MAP(system)#
Generates a structural map of flows, regimes, drift, and leakage.
Example: MAP(FundingChainX)
2. Load & Leakage Operators (SET-Aligned)#
LOAD(node)#
Measures structural load (administrative, financial, governance).
Example: LOAD(IntermediaryX) = high
LEAK(node)#
Identifies dilution, overhead, or diversion.
Example: LEAK(NGO_C) = 18%
CONVERT(input → output)#
Maps how funds are transformed.
Examples:
CONVERT($1M → $620k direct services)
CONVERT($400k → overhead + compliance)
SET_IN(node)#
Energy (funding, incentives, mandates) entering a node.
SET_OUT(node)#
Energy leaving a node (services, grants, outcomes).
SET_LEAK(node)#
Energy lost to inefficiency or misalignment.
SET_BAL(node)#
Balance between input and output.
3. Regime Operators (Authority, Narrative, Emotional, Structural)#
REG(type)#
Tags the dominant regime influencing a decision or flow.
Types:
- AUTH
- NAR
- EMO
- STR
Example: REG(NAR) — narrative-driven reporting
DRF(type)#
Detects drift between stated purpose and actual behavior.
Types:
- mission
- financial
- governance
- reporting
Example: DRF(governance)
ALN(target)#
Measures alignment between intent, flow, and outcome.
Example: ALN(DonorIntent)
COH(system)#
Evaluates coherence across nodes.
Example: COH(FundingChain)
4. Governance Operators (Accountability & Structure)#
GOV(node)#
Maps governance authority and decision rights.
Example: GOV(Board)
SUB(node)#
Maps the governance substrate supporting or constraining flows.
Example: SUB(FoundationStructure)
ACC(node)#
Measures accountability strength.
Example: ACC(ExecutiveDirector)
VIS(node)#
Measures structural visibility (not narrative visibility).
Example: VIS(ProgramBudget)
5. Triadic Observer Operators (Signal / Noise / Context / Synthesis)#
SIG(data)#
Extracts structural signal from reports, budgets, or narratives.
NOI(data)#
Identifies noise (PR, emotional appeals, branding).
CTX(data)#
Binds context to a claim or flow.
SYN(data)#
Produces a structural synthesis (AI summary).
6. Fraud & Misuse Operators (Structural Red Flags)#
RED(flag)#
Flags structural red indicators.
Examples:
- RED(related-party)
- RED(overhead > 50%)
- RED(flow-break)
- RED(DAF-stagnation)
OPA(node)#
Measures opacity level.
ASYM(node)#
Detects asymmetry between authority and accountability.
7. Donor Alignment Operators#
INTENT(donor)#
Maps donor’s stated purpose.
IMPACT(flow)#
Maps actual measurable outcomes.
GAP(intent ↔ impact)#
Measures divergence between donor intent and real-world results.
SCORE(donor)#
Produces an alignment score (AI-generated).
8. Flow Integrity Operators (End-to-End)#
CHECK(node)#
Performs a structural integrity check.
FIX(node)#
Recommends structural corrections.
INTEGRITY(flow)#
Computes the full integrity score for a funding chain.
Summary#
These operators form the actionable machinery of the Philanthropy & Funding Transparency module.
They allow all actors — donors, organizations, auditors, communities, and AI agents — to analyze funding flows using a shared, triadic, RTT-aligned language.
This operator set powers the module’s clarity engine.