Open Philanthropy: An American grantmaking foundation practicing effective altruism, funded by Cari Tuna and Dustin Moskovitz.
Founded
2014
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Open Philanthropy, founded in June 2017, is an American grantmaking foundation dedicated to effective altruism. It emerged from a partnership between GiveWell and Good Ventures and is headquartered in San Francisco. The organization aims to maximize the impact of its funding by prioritizing causes based on importance, neglectedness, and tractability. Open Philanthropy provides grants, funding, and research across various global initiatives, including health interventions and scientific research.
Notable figures associated with Open Philanthropy include founders Holden Karnofsky, Dustin Moskovitz, and Cari Tuna, with Alexander Berger serving as the current CEO. Major funders include Cari Tuna and Dustin Moskovitz, who have committed their wealth to global betterment. The foundation has made significant strides in areas like school-based deworming in Ethiopia and malaria research. Its strategic approach to philanthropy has positioned it as a key player in the effective altruism movement, influencing how resources are allocated for maximum social impact.
