Open books
Every dollar, in public.
Anyone who asks for donations owes donors a straight answer about where the money goes. This page is that answer, and it will be updated as money actually moves.
Pre-launch figures. EDA has not yet incorporated or accepted any money. Everything below is either a planned cost at published rates or a resource we already have. Audited figures replace this once the first financial year closes.
Funding to date
| Source | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud credits (founder programme) | $1,000 | Covers infrastructure at current scale |
| Donations received | $0 | Not yet accepting donations |
| Grants | $0 | None applied for yet |
Setup costs
| Item | Cost | When | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland articles of incorporation | $170 | One time | Planned |
| IRS Form 1023-EZ filing fee | $275 | One time | Planned |
| EIN registration | $0 | One time | Planned |
| Maryland charitable registration | $0 | Under $25k raised | Planned |
Total to become a tax-exempt nonprofit in Maryland: $445, filed directly rather than through a formation service.
Running costs
| Item | Cost | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Crossref membership | $200 | per year |
| DOI registration | $0.25 | per accepted paper |
| AI advisory review panel | ~$0.90 | per submission, hard-capped |
| Storage and delivery | ~$0.02 | per paper per year |
| Domain names | ~$40 | per year |
| Email delivery | ~$0.10 | per 1,000 emails |
$0
Salaries
Nobody is paid. Editors and reviewers volunteer.
$0
Marketing spend
Growth comes from students and teachers.
$0
Charged to authors
No APCs, no submission fees, ever.