where does nfl fine money go

The money collected from NFL fines does not go to the league itself but is donated to charitable causes. These include the NFL Player Care Foundation, which assists retired players with medical, emotional, and financial support, and the NFL Players Association Player Assistance Trust, which helps players' families in crisis. Additionally, fine money supports various disaster relief and health-related charities backed by the NFL, as well as programs through the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation, which promote health, safety, and wellness across all levels of football, including youth football and community support. Since 2011, about $4 million a year from fines has gone to these causes.