GiveWell
American charity evaluator, founded in 2007 by Holden Karnofsky and Elie Hassenfeld.
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- GiveWell is an American charity evaluator.
- Holden Karnofsky and Elie Hassenfeld founded it in 2007, applying the analysis they used at a hedge fund to non-profits.
- It recommends charities by how much good a donation does.
- With Good Ventures it set up Open Philanthropy, now Coefficient Giving.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2007, by Holden Karnofsky and Elie Hassenfeld1
- Moved
- $2.6 billion to recommended organizations from 150,000 donors, by its own count1
- Spun out
- Open Philanthropy (now Coefficient Giving), with Good Ventures1
People
Founded by
- Holden KarnofskyPerson
since 2007 1
- Elie Hassenfeld
since 2007 1
Before
Board until 2023
Holden Karnofsky (vice chair) 2
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