We want to maximize the impact of our portfolio.

We’re open to supporting safe bets, like direct cash transfers to the world’s poorest people, as well as high-risk, high-reward projects, like minimizing risks from potentially world-changing science and technology. Read more about how we choose what to fund here.

  1. Harvard University — COVID-19 Serological Tests (Michael Mina)

    Award Date:
    04/2020
    Amount:
    $1,784,981
    Scientific Research
  2. Equity and Transformation — General Support

    Award Date:
    04/2020
    Amount:
    $25,000
    Criminal Justice Reform
  3. Mercy Corps — Seasonal Migration Pilot Project and RCT

    Award Date:
    04/2020
    Amount:
    $1,000,000
    Immigration Policy
  4. LessWrong — General Support

    Award Date:
    04/2020
    Amount:
    $300,000
    Effective Altruism
  5. New Incentives — General Support (2020)

    Award Date:
    04/2020
    Amount:
    $1,897,905
    Potential GiveWell Top Charities
  6. Rutgers University — Nuclear Conflict Climate Modeling (2020)

    Award Date:
    04/2020
    Amount:
    $3,000,000
    Global Catastrophic Risks
  7. Center for Global Development — COVID-19 Net Health Impact

    Award Date:
    04/2020
    Amount:
    $550,000
    Global Health & Development
  8. Amistad Law Project — General Support (April 2020)

    Award Date:
    04/2020
    Amount:
    $15,000
    Criminal Justice Reform
  9. Families Against Mandatory Minimums — General Support

    Award Date:
    04/2020
    Amount:
    $15,000
    Criminal Justice Reform
  10. Reducetarian Foundation — Fish Consumption Messaging Research

    Award Date:
    04/2020
    Amount:
    $14,190
    Farm Animal Welfare