The Rigor of Charitable Giving

GiveWell focuses on identifying the most impactful charitable organizations by dedicating extensive research to the evaluation process. Over the last 17 years, they have directed funding only to a select few high-impact opportunities, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability in their recommendations. By sharing their findings and acknowledging past mistakes, they have created a framework that helps donors maximize the effectiveness of their contributions. Their efforts have led to over 125,000 donors giving more than $2 billion, with evidence indicating that these donations may save over 200,000 lives.