GiveWell

United States · Research

GiveWell is a nonprofit organization focused on identifying and promoting effective charitable giving opportunities. Founded in 2007 by former finance professionals, its mission is to help donors maximize the impact of their contributions by analyzing and recommending highly cost-effective programs. The organization conducts extensive research to evaluate various charities, spending thousands of hours each year reviewing academic evidence. GiveWell publishes detailed reports on its top charity recommendations, providing transparent information to guide donor decisions. Additionally, it manages giving funds that allow donors to support these recommended charities directly. GiveWell has influenced over 135,000 donors, who have collectively contributed more than $2.4 billion to its recommended charities. Approximately $1.15 billion of this total has been directed to its current Top Charities, which are projected to save over 270,000 lives. Through its efforts, GiveWell aims to promote evidence-based giving practices and enhance the effectiveness of charitable donations on a larger scale.