Frequently Asked Question

What is Giving What We Can's legal structure?

Answer

Giving What We Can (UK) is an Effective Ventures project. Effective Ventures Foundation (UK) (EV UK) is a charity in England and Wales (with registered charity number 1149828, registered company number 07962181, and is also a Netherlands registered tax-deductible entity ANBI 825776867). Giving What We Can USA Inc. (GWWC USA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a funding partner of Giving What We Can in the USA (EIN 93-3629215). EV UK and GWWC USA are separate charities that collaborate closely.

Effective Ventures was previously called the Centre for Effective Altruism until September 2022. Learn more about why the name was changed.

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