Philanthropy API

Operator‑Level Interface (RTT/1)#

This document defines the callable operators used in the Philanthropy & Funding Transparency module.
All operators follow RTT grammar and integrate with SET load, governance substrate, drift detection, and the triadic observer.

Each operator includes:

  • signature
  • description
  • inputs
  • outputs
  • structural notes

1. Flow Operators#

FLOW(src → dst)#

Moves funding from one node to another.

Inputs:

  • src (node)
  • dst (node)
  • amount (numeric)

Outputs:

  • updated flow state

Notes:
Backbone of all philanthropic routing.


TRACE(path)#

Reveals the full funding chain.

Inputs:

  • ordered list of nodes

Outputs:

  • visibility map
  • missing segments

Notes:
Used for transparency and auditability.


LEAK(node)#

Measures loss at a node.

Inputs:

  • node

Outputs:

  • leakage percentage

Notes:
High leakage is a structural red indicator.


CONVERT(input → output)#

Transforms funding into outputs or outcomes.

Inputs:

  • input (funding)
  • output (deliverable)

Outputs:

  • conversion ratio

Notes:
Used for outcome analysis.


2. SET Load Operators#

SET_IN(node)#

Energy entering a node.

SET_OUT(node)#

Energy leaving a node.

SET_LEAK(node)#

Energy lost at a node.

SET_BAL(node)#

Efficiency ratio.

Notes:
SET load is the energy model for philanthropic systems.


3. Governance Substrate Operators#

GOV(node)#

Authority structure.

ACC(node)#

Accountability structure.

VIS(node)#

Visibility / transparency.

ASYM(node)#

Asymmetry of power or information.

OPA(node)#

Opacity level.

Notes:
Weak substrate predicts drift.


4. Regime Operators#

REG(node) = AUTH / NAR / EMO / STR#

Classifies the dominant regime.

Notes:

  • AUTH → authority
  • NAR → narrative
  • EMO → emotional
  • STR → structural

5. Observer Operators#

SIG(data)#

Extracts structural truth.

NOI(data)#

Extracts narrative/emotional noise.

CTX(node)#

Contextual metadata.

SYN(system)#

Synthesizes signal, noise, and regime.

Notes:
Used for drift detection and alignment scoring.


6. Drift Operators#

DRF(type)#

Detects drift.

Types:

  • mission
  • financial
  • governance
  • reporting
  • structural
  • regime

Outputs:

  • drift severity
  • drift signature

7. Alignment Operators#

ALN(donor)#

Computes donor alignment score.

Formula:

DAS =
  w1 * IntentClarity
+ w2 * FlowIntegrity
+ w3 * OutcomeCoherence
+ w4 * RegimeStability

COH(system)#

Measures coherence between flows, outcomes, and governance.


IMPACT(flow)#

Measures beneficiary‑level effect.


8. Red Indicator Operators#

RED(flag)#

Flags structural anomalies.

Flags:

  • flow_break
  • opacity
  • overhead_spike
  • narrative_inflation
  • governance_asymmetry
  • leakage

9. Correction Operators#

FIX(node)#

Applies structural correction.

Examples:

FIX(Foundation) → increase payout rate
FIX(Intermediary) → reduce overhead
FIX(NGO) → improve reporting clarity

10. API Usage Pattern#

Standard RTT analysis loop:

1. FLOW + TRACE
2. SET_IN/OUT/LEAK/BAL
3. GOV/ACC/VIS/ASYM/OPA
4. REG + SIG/NOI/CTX/SYN
5. DRF classification
6. ALN scoring
7. FIX recommendations

Summary#

The Philanthropy API provides a complete operator‑level interface for analyzing:

  • funding flows
  • governance substrate
  • SET load
  • regime patterns
  • drift
  • alignment
  • structural corrections

All operators are minimal, composable, and fully RTT/1‑aligned.