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Please note that Charity Science offers this service for free, but it comes at a cost to the foundation. We would prefer that you only use this service if you plan on making a bequest to GiveWell’s top rated charities. You are not required to follow these instructions when using this service.
Please note that Charity Science offers this service for free, but it comes at a cost to the foundation. We would prefer that you only use this service if you plan on making a bequest to GiveWell’s top rated charities. You are not required to follow these instructions when using this service.
General Questions:
WHY BEQUEATH TO EFFECTIVE CHARITIES?
If you were born in a developed country then you’ve very likely won the cosmic lottery, ending up within the wealthiest few percent of the world’s population. (If you don’t believe us, try plugging your details into this calculator. It might change the way you look at the world.) This means that you have an incredible opportunity to do a huge amount of good.
Now let’s do some math. Here's what a donation of $10,000 (USD) to flagship charity evaluator GiveWell’s top charities could achieve.
Let’s not sugarcoat it—the problems of our world are massive. Although a bequest may be small in comparison, it would make a tangible difference in the lives of others. By utilizing our services, you can easily make a donation to GiveWell’s top charities in your estate planning. Once you’re done, consider talking to your family and friends to see if they would be interested in doing the same.
Now let’s do some math. Here's what a donation of $10,000 (USD) to flagship charity evaluator GiveWell’s top charities could achieve.
- Donating to the Against Malaria Foundation, a distributor of long lasting insecticide-treated bed nets, would save the lives of three people. That’s the most cost-effective way to save lives according to rigorous scientific evidence.
- Donating to GiveWell-recommended deworming charities, which work to secure the large scale implementation of government deworming programs, could rid 8,000 people of compromising intestinal parasites for a year. Research suggests deworming could be the most cost-effective method to improve school attendance and adult wages. In fact, deworming is 50 times more effective than scholarships at increasing school attendance.
- A donation to GiveDirectly would give 10 people a gift of up to three times their annual salary. These well-studied cash transfers have been shown to dramatically improve the lives of recipients. Head on over to GiveDirectly’s website to find out more.
Let’s not sugarcoat it—the problems of our world are massive. Although a bequest may be small in comparison, it would make a tangible difference in the lives of others. By utilizing our services, you can easily make a donation to GiveWell’s top charities in your estate planning. Once you’re done, consider talking to your family and friends to see if they would be interested in doing the same.
WHY BEQUEATH TO GIVEWELL INSTEAD OF A SPECIFIC EFfECTIVE CHARITY?
Firstly, for GiveWell and all of its partners, 100% of your bequest is put towards effective charities!
When you donate to GiveWell, they can earmark your donation for redistribution to whatever the most effective charities happen to be at any given time. We will provide you with all information you need to ensure this is the case.
We ask that bequests to GiveWell remain unspecified instead of allocating to specific GiveWell-recommended charities, as it is difficult to say whether a specific charity will still be as impactful in the future when a will is executed. Since GiveWell (and partner organizations) announce top-ranked charities annually, there’s more guarantee that your bequest will go to the most effective causes.
When you donate to GiveWell, they can earmark your donation for redistribution to whatever the most effective charities happen to be at any given time. We will provide you with all information you need to ensure this is the case.
We ask that bequests to GiveWell remain unspecified instead of allocating to specific GiveWell-recommended charities, as it is difficult to say whether a specific charity will still be as impactful in the future when a will is executed. Since GiveWell (and partner organizations) announce top-ranked charities annually, there’s more guarantee that your bequest will go to the most effective causes.
Why are different organizations RECOMMENDED in different countries?
Most generally prefer bequeathing to a charity that is registered in their own country for tax deductibility reasons. This is not required, but usually preferable. Unfortunately GiveWell is only a registered charity in the US.
Thankfully, GiveWell works very closely with international organizations who will redistribute funds to the same effective charities. In the UK, for example, bequeathing to the Giving What We Can Trust will ensure that gifts are used in the most effective way possible. Effective Altruism Australia will distribute funds for Australian donors, and Canadian donors can donate through us, Charity Science.
We provide specific instructions for how you should bequeath in the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia. If you are estate planning in another country, please feel free to email [email protected] and we’ll provide you with information about how best to bequeath to the world’s most effective charities.
Thankfully, GiveWell works very closely with international organizations who will redistribute funds to the same effective charities. In the UK, for example, bequeathing to the Giving What We Can Trust will ensure that gifts are used in the most effective way possible. Effective Altruism Australia will distribute funds for Australian donors, and Canadian donors can donate through us, Charity Science.
We provide specific instructions for how you should bequeath in the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia. If you are estate planning in another country, please feel free to email [email protected] and we’ll provide you with information about how best to bequeath to the world’s most effective charities.
Country Specific Questions:
USA: BEQUEATH A SPECIFIC AMOUNT AS A GIFT
GiveWell is a registered 501(c)(3) charity in the US. It was founded as the Clear Fund, which remains its legal name.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to The Clear Fund (operating as GiveWell) in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Clear Fund charity and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write The Clear Fund (Employer Identification Number 20-8625442) and list the location as San Francisco, CA.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to The Clear Fund (operating as GiveWell) in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Clear Fund charity and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write The Clear Fund (Employer Identification Number 20-8625442) and list the location as San Francisco, CA.
USA: BEQUEATH A PERCENTAGE OF MY ESTATE
GiveWell is a registered 501(c)(3) charity in the US. It was founded as the Clear Fund, which remains its legal name.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to The Clear Fund (operating as GiveWell) in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Clear Fund as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write The Clear Fund (Employer Identification Number 20-8625442) and list the location as San Francisco, CA.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to The Clear Fund (operating as GiveWell) in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Clear Fund as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write The Clear Fund (Employer Identification Number 20-8625442) and list the location as San Francisco, CA.
CANADA: BEQUEATH A SPECIFIC AMOUNT AS A GIFT
The Charity Science Foundation of Canada is a registered foundation in Canada. We will regrant all donations and bequests to GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to Charity Science Foundation of Canada in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Charity Science Foundation of Canada and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Charity Science Foundation of Canada (charity number: 80963 6236 RR0001) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Burnaby, BC as the location.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to Charity Science Foundation of Canada in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Charity Science Foundation of Canada and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Charity Science Foundation of Canada (charity number: 80963 6236 RR0001) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Burnaby, BC as the location.
CANADA: BEQUEATH A PERCENTAGE OF MY ESTATE
The Charity Science Foundation of Canada is a registered foundation in Canada. We will regrant all donations and bequests to GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to Charity Science Foundation of Canada in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Charity Science Foundation of Canada as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Charity Science Foundation of Canada (charity number: 80963 6236 RR0001) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Burnaby, BC as the location.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to Charity Science Foundation of Canada in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Charity Science Foundation of Canada as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Charity Science Foundation of Canada (charity number: 80963 6236 RR0001) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Burnaby, BC as the location.
UK: BEQUEATH A SPECIFIC AMOUNT AS A GIFT
Update September 2017: EA Funds is now in charge of directing donations to GiveWell recommended charities. Due to this change updates need to be made to effective legacies to ensure your earmark funds get to the right place.
EA Funds is ran by the Centre of Effective Altruism (a registered charity in England and Wales). They can regrant all donations and bequests to GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to EA Funds in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Centre for Effective Altruism charity and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Centre for Effective Altruism (Registered Charity Number: 1149828) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities of and list Oxford, England as the location.
EA Funds is ran by the Centre of Effective Altruism (a registered charity in England and Wales). They can regrant all donations and bequests to GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to EA Funds in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Centre for Effective Altruism charity and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Centre for Effective Altruism (Registered Charity Number: 1149828) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities of and list Oxford, England as the location.
UK: BEQUEATH A PERCENTAGE OF MY ESTATE
Update September 2017: EA Funds is now in charge of directing donations to GiveWell recommended charities. Due to this change updates need to be made to effective legacies to ensure your earmark funds get to the right place.
EA Funds is ran by the Centre of Effective Altruism (a registered charity in England and Wales). They can regrant all donations and bequests to GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to the Centre for Effective Altruism in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Centre for Effective Altruism as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Centre for Effective Altruism (Registered Charity Number: 1149828) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities of and list Oxford, England as the location.
EA Funds is ran by the Centre of Effective Altruism (a registered charity in England and Wales). They can regrant all donations and bequests to GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to the Centre for Effective Altruism in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Centre for Effective Altruism as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Centre for Effective Altruism (Registered Charity Number: 1149828) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities of and list Oxford, England as the location.
AUSTRALIA: BEQUEATH A SPECIFIC AMOUNT AS A GIFT
Effective Altruism Australia is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Taxation Office. They can regrant all donations and bequests to some of GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to Effective Altruism Australia in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Effective Altruism Australia and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Effective Altruism Australia (ABN 87 608 863 467) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Carlton, Victoria as the location.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to Effective Altruism Australia in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Effective Altruism Australia and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Effective Altruism Australia (ABN 87 608 863 467) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Carlton, Victoria as the location.
AUSTRALIA: BEQUEATH A PERCENTAGE OF MY ESTATE
Effective Altruism Australia is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Taxation Office. They can regrant all donations and bequests to some of GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to Effective Altruism Australia in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Effective Altruism Australia as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Effective Altruism Australia (ABN 87 608 863 467) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Carlton, Victoria as the location.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to Effective Altruism Australia in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Effective Altruism Australia as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Effective Altruism Australia (ABN 87 608 863 467) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Carlton, Victoria as the location.
Questions? Thoughts? Send them to [email protected]. Additionally, please send us an email if you are looking to plan your estate in a country other than these four. We can help!
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