GiveWell

GiveWell is a non-profit organization focused on identifying and recommending effective charitable giving opportunities, primarily in global health and poverty alleviation. Founded in 2007 by finance professionals, GiveWell conducts thorough, evidence-based research to evaluate charities and programs that save or improve lives in a cost-effective manner.

Operating as a remote-first organization, GiveWell emphasizes intellectual rigor, transparency, and critical thinking. It publishes all research and analyses publicly, allowing donors to make informed decisions. The organization evaluates charities to create a list of "Top Charities" based on strong evidence of cost-effectiveness. Its research covers direct aid interventions, such as malaria prevention and cash transfers, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

GiveWell's primary audience includes individual donors, philanthropic foundations, and grantmakers. Over 135,000 donors have relied on its recommendations, contributing more than $2.4 billion to effective charities, which have collectively saved an estimated 270,000 lives.