LessWrong (30+ Karma) “Front-Load Giving Because of Anthropic Donors?” by jefftk
Dec 4, 2025
The discussion revolves around the potential impact of early donations, particularly in light of Anthropic's employee outlook. As the company prepares for a possible IPO, the host grapples with his usual donation practice and the idea of tapping into savings. Insights on timing emphasize that early funding could help organizations scale efficiently. The host reflects on past donation regrets and acknowledges the uncertainties that come with supporting emerging initiatives. Ultimately, there's a strong encouragement to front-load contributions now for greater future impact.
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Anthropic Employees Could Shift Funding Landscape
- Anthropic likely has many EA-aligned employees who may soon gain large liquidity from an IPO.
- Jeff TK reasons that donations now could have much higher impact than in a few years due to that incoming funding wave.
Donate So Organizations Can Scale Fast
- Front-load donations this year rather than waiting for future endowed funds if you share EA priorities.
- Prioritize donations that help organizations scale so they can absorb larger future gifts effectively.
Use Savings To Increase Current-Year Giving
- Consider using savings to increase current-year giving if you share Anthropic-like priorities and risk tolerance.
- Balance the risk that Anthropic fails or employees fund different causes against potential high leverage now.