Where the money goes

Every dollar The News in Data earns goes to charity. Samuel W. Bennett pays for the site's hosting and other costs himself, so nothing is taken out before the money is given away.

The charities

Bindu Sky Memorial Fund, which Samuel co-chairs.

Education Foundation of Eagle County, where Samuel volunteers.

World Cup Dreams.

Austin Serving Abaco, which Samuel has supported through the Vail Humanity Initiative.

The ledger

Each quarter we publish what the site earned and every donation it made, with the date, the amount and the charity. As of Oct. 13, 2026, the site has earned $0 and given $0. The first report is due in January 2027. data, shows the answer in one chart, and ends with a note on the method and links to every source, so readers can check the work.