The Public Market for Nonprofits

January 8 Update

The Public Market for Nonprofits January 8 Update January 09, 2026 Hello WYDE fam, A lot happened in the past 10 days. We hit a $14M fully diluted valuation. We funded 2,500 meals in 72 hours. We got federal nonprofit recognition. And the government just announced food policy that aligns perfectly with our mission. Let's break it all down. The Numbers 4,184 meals funded (42% to 10K milestone) $14M FDV peak $200,000+ trading volume over 3 days (December 31 to January 2) 2,500+ meals funded in that single trading surge That New Year's rally was a blip on the path to where we're going. Every spike in volume means more meals. The mechanism works exactly as designed. WYDE is Now a 501(c)(4) — (@) This is the big one. WYDE just received federal recognition as a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization. This means qualifying income from trading fees and listing fees on the exchange is tax-free at the federal level. Why this matters: First DUNA ever to receive this status First exchange of this kind to operate as a tax-exempt nonprofit Federal legitimacy for the Impact Exchange model More money flows to infrastructure for causes instead of taxes With the CLARITY Act heading to the Senate and the President's desk this quarter, this positions WYDE as a serious contender to become the recognized public exchange for nonprofits. We are building the rails for mission-driven capital. Now the government sees it too. Federal Food Policy Just Aligned With Our Mission RFK Jr. and HHS just released a new food pyramid. The focus? Real food. Better nutrition. Ending food deserts. This matches exactly what WYDE has been saying about hunger in America. The problem is bigger than empty plates. It's food insecurity, poor nutrition, limited access to healthy options, and commun