The impact of COVID-19 on GiveWell’s plans
We hope everyone is staying well during these difficult times. We are publishing this blog post to provide a brief update on how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic impacts our plans. We are looking...
View ArticleThree grants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
We began exploring opportunities to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic in March. We are excited to announce that we granted a total of $450,000 to support coronavirus-response...
View ArticleGiveWell donors supported more than direct delivery: AMF and new net research
Supporters of the Against Malaria Foundation in recent years may have had even more impact than they expected. The Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) is a GiveWell top charity because we believe its...
View ArticleWhy you’ll see more matching campaigns at GiveWell
Lots of charities run matching campaigns with claims like “Give today and double your impact!” We’re generally skeptical of these claims, which are true only if the matching donor would not have...
View ArticleMaximum Impact Fund update: Q1 and Q2 2020
Added October 2022: From 2020 to 2022 we used the name “Maximum Impact Fund” to refer to the fund used to support the highest-priority funding needs among our top charities each quarter. In September...
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Our recommendations for giving in 2020
You can have a major, positive impact today by choosing to support organizations backed by strong evidence: our top charities. We recommend the nonprofits that offer the most impact per dollar we’re...
View ArticleDo you have questions about giving in 2020?
Added October 2022: From 2020 to 2022 we used the name “Maximum Impact Fund” to refer to the fund used to support the highest-priority funding needs among our top charities each quarter. In September...
View ArticleDonors in the Netherlands can now make tax-deductible gifts through GiveWell
Added October 2022: From 2020 to 2022 we used the name “Maximum Impact Fund” to refer to the fund used to support the highest-priority funding needs among our top charities each quarter. In September...
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Early signs show that you gave more in 2020 than 2019—thank you!
Added October 2022: From 2020 to 2022 we used the name “Maximum Impact Fund” to refer to the fund used to support the highest-priority funding needs among our top charities each quarter. In September...
View ArticleWe’re discontinuing the standout charity designation
Added October 2022: From 2020 to 2022 we used the name “Maximum Impact Fund” to refer to the fund used to support the highest-priority funding needs among our top charities each quarter. In September...
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