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Who funds Givewell Maximum Impact Fund?

Oakland, California

2 private foundations reported grants to Givewell Maximum Impact Fund in Oakland, California totaling $265,000 across 2 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was DW Gore Family Foundation, with $250,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Givewell Maximum Impact Fund

All 2 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
DW Gore Family Foundation
Delaware · 2024
Educational research1$250,000
J William & Elizabeth S Robinson Foundation Inc
Georgia · 2025
For the support of human services1$15,000

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Givewell Maximum Impact Fund?

DW Gore Family Foundation and J William & Elizabeth S Robinson Foundation Inc, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Givewell Maximum Impact Fund get from foundations?

$265,000 in 2 reported grants from 2 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

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