Khan Academy
Free world-class education for anyone, anywhere — online and accessible
Our editorial assessment
Khan Academy has democratised access to quality education at a scale that would have been unimaginable a generation ago. With 150 million monthly learners accessing free content in 50+ languages, they represent one of the most successful educational innovations of the digital age. Founded by Sal Khan with a simple idea — that anyone should be able to learn anything for free — the platform has expanded from math tutorials to cover subjects from kindergarten through early college. Research studies have demonstrated measurable learning gains for Khan Academy users. The recent addition of AI tutoring (Khanmigo) positions the organisation at the cutting edge of educational technology. With 88% of spending going to programmes, Khan Academy delivers exceptional educational reach per dollar.
The problem they're solving
Hundreds of millions of students worldwide lack access to quality teaching in core subjects. Khan Academy provides a free, personalised alternative that works on any internet-connected device — levelling the educational playing field in a way that physical infrastructure alone cannot achieve.
About Khan Academy
Khan Academy provides free, personalised learning to 150 million monthly learners in 50+ languages.
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How this score was produced
The GiveWise score is our own editorial assessment, produced with a weighted rubric covering program spending, transparency and governance, evidence of impact, cost-effectiveness, and leadership. It draws on publicly available reports from independent evaluators such as GiveWell, Charity Navigator, and CharityWatch, but it is not a rating issued or endorsed by any of those organisations. Read the full methodology →