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GiveDirectly

Unconditional cash transfers directly to people in extreme poverty

Cash Transfers
Clear

Full transparency. Open data. Nothing hidden.

A+97.3Unified Score

Score Profile

Verified ImpactTransparency &Dollar EfficiencyEvidence QualityCloak-vs-Clear ScoreBeneficiary VoiceAdaptability &
Verified Impact Outcomes25% weight · 97/100
Transparency & Disclosure20% weight · 98/100
Dollar Efficiency15% weight · 96/100
Evidence Quality & Rigor15% weight · 98/100
Cloak-vs-Clear Score10% weight · 97/100
Beneficiary Voice & Feedback10% weight · 98/100
Adaptability & Learning5% weight · 96/100

Quick Facts

Impact Metric

$1,000 per household transfer

Beneficiaries

1.5M people served

Annual Donations

$340M

Founded

2008

Headquarters

New York, USA

Website

givedirectly.org

External Ratings

GiveWellTop Charity
Charity Navigator4 / 4 Stars
CharityWatchA
Candid Sealplatinum