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. Open Phil AI Fellowship — 2018 Class

    Award Date:
    05/2018
    Amount:
    $1,135,000
    Potential Risks from Advanced AI
  2. Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition — General Support (2018)

    Award Date:
    05/2018
    Amount:
    $200,000
    Criminal Justice Reform
  3. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities — Automatic Stabilizers

    Award Date:
    05/2018
    Amount:
    $100,000
    Macroeconomic Policy
  4. Mercy For Animals — Broiler Chicken Welfare Corporate Campaigns (2018)

    Award Date:
    05/2018
    Amount:
    $375,000
    Farm Animal Welfare
  5. RSPCA — Broiler Breed Study

    Award Date:
    05/2018
    Amount:
    $231,677
    Farm Animal Welfare
  6. SPIN Academy — Communications Training

    Award Date:
    05/2018
    Amount:
    $42,000
    Criminal Justice Reform
  7. Faith in Action — Live Free Campaign (2018)

    Award Date:
    05/2018
    Amount:
    $800,000
    Criminal Justice Reform
  8. HEARD — General Support (2018)

    Award Date:
    05/2018
    Amount:
    $50,000
    Criminal Justice Reform
  9. Ought — General Support (2018)

    Award Date:
    05/2018
    Amount:
    $525,000
    Potential Risks from Advanced AI
  10. Nick Otis — Forecasting Research

    Award Date:
    05/2018
    Amount:
    $10,000
    Potential GiveWell Top Charities