Preserving Truth in the Digital Age
Since 1996, The Black Vault has been the world’s leading independent archive — over 3,000,000 pages of declassified government documents, freely accessible to researchers, journalists, historians, and citizens everywhere. No paywalls. No logins. Just pure transparency.
Power the Future of Transparency – Join the Mission
Running this massive archive isn’t cheap: high-performance servers, massive bandwidth, advanced search/indexing software, FOIA fees, secure off-site physical storage for originals, and constant upgrades to keep everything fast, secure, and available 24/7.
The Black Vault is — and always will be — 100% free and open. No ads drowning the truth. No barriers to entry. John Greenewald, Jr. draws zero salary — every cent from support goes straight back into preserving history and fighting for openness.
Your support isn’t just a donation — it’s a vote for unrestricted access to government records in an era when transparency matters more than ever.
Become a Patron – Monthly Support
Exclusive updates, early access, and more — your recurring support fuels the archive.
One-Time Donation via PayPal
Quick, secure, any amount — every contribution keeps the servers running and documents flowing.
Subscribe on X (Mobile-Only)
Monthly support directly through X — join the community pushing for truth.
Thank you for standing with me. Together, we keep government accountable and history open for generations to come.





