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GiveWell

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Also known as: GiveWell.org

Founded 2007 (19 years old)HQ: United Statesgivewell.orgWiki page →FactBase →

Nonprofit charity evaluator founded in 2007 by Holden Karnofsky and Elie Hassenfeld. GiveWell conducts in-depth research to find outstanding giving opportunities in global health and poverty. In metrics year 2024, GiveWell directed $397M to its top-rated charities. Its cost-effectiveness analyses and transparent methodology have made it the most influential charity evaluator in effective altruism, significantly shaping where hundreds of millions of dollars in donations flow each year.

Revenue
$269.5 million
as of 2024

Key Metrics

Revenue (ARR)

$270M2024
Revenue (ARR) chart. Annual run rate: $1.3M in 2011 to $270M in 2024.$0$77M$155M$232M$310M20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024

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Financial
Revenue$269.5 million
Net Assets$181.8 million
Annual Expenses$115.6 million
People
Founder (text)Holden Karnofsky
General
Websitehttps://www.givewell.org
Organization
Founded Date2007
Legal Structurecharitable organization
CountryUnited States
HeadquartersUnited States
Biographical
Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GiveWell

Divisions

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Team

Cost-effectiveness research team evaluating global health and development interventions. Recommends ~$500M+ annually in grants.

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