Standout Charities

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Development Media International (DMI) $

Evidence Action's Dispensers for Safe Water $

Food Fortification Initiative (FFI) $

GAIN's universal salt iodization program $

Iodine Global Network (IGN) $

Living Goods $

Project Healthy Children (PHC) $

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Common Questions

Does GiveWell charge fees on donations to its recommended charities?

No, GiveWell collects no fees from donations to its recommended charities. Once we have completed our grant approval process, 100% of your donation (after credit card fees) will be used to support the charity or charities of your choice.

If you would like to help support GiveWell's operations, you can add 10% of your donation on this form, or make a donation of a different size here.

Will my donation be tax-deductible?

GiveWell (a.k.a. The Clear Fund) is a federally-recognized tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. US donors are able to take tax deductions for donations to GiveWell to the extent permitted by US tax laws. In addition, GiveWell is able to make grants to our recommended charities. Please note that donations to GiveWell are irrevocable and donor requests to grant donations to our recommended charities are subject to our approval (more details on GiveWell's approval process here).

More information on the tax-deductibility of donations to our top charities, including for donors outside the US.

Are there alternative ways I can donate?

Yes. You can also donate online via PayPal. This page has information on other donation options, including donating by check and donating directly to our recommended charities.

Does GiveWell have a preference for how I make my donation?

We recommend that gifts smaller than $1,000 be made online by credit card. More information on considerations for donating via various methods is available here.

When does GiveWell grant funds it has collected to charities?

We currently plan to make grants to charities approximately quarterly. We may alter this schedule in the future.

Why does GiveWell collect donations on behalf of its recommended charities?

(1) It allows us to track our own impact on donations, (2) it gives us a chance to ask you if you'd like to receive updates on GiveWell's research, and (3) when we grant the funds to the charity, we can designate them as we believe is best.

Can I send an acknowledgement to a friend or family member?

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Please don't hesitate to email us at donations@givewell.org.