What we do
One score, three trusted sources
Choosing a charity is hard. Evaluating one is even harder. GiveWell, Charity Navigator, and CharityWatch each spend enormous resources vetting thousands of organisations — but their ratings don't always agree, and most donors don't have time to compare all three.
GiveWise solves that by combining scores from all three evaluators into a single, transparent composite score. You get the benefit of expert analysis across multiple frameworks in one place.
Our data sources
Built on expert evaluation
GiveWell
Focuses on evidence-backed, cost-effective global health and poverty charities. Known for rigorous, research-heavy analysis.
Charity Navigator
Rates thousands of US nonprofits across financial health, accountability, leadership, and culture. The largest charity evaluator by coverage.
CharityWatch
Uses an A–F grading system based on financial efficiency and transparency. Independent and ad-free since 1992.
Independence
No affiliations. No paid placements.
GiveWise is completely independent. We are not affiliated with any charity, evaluator, or financial institution. No charity pays to appear on this site, and rankings are never influenced by donations or sponsorships. Our only goal is to help donors give more effectively.