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Please note that Charity Science offers this service for free, but it comes at a cost to the foundation. We would prefer that you only use this service if you plan on making a bequest to GiveWell’s top rated charities. You are not required to follow these instructions when using this service.
Why GiveWell and not a specific effective charity? Find the answer here.
Why am I donating to different organizations depending on my country? Find the answer here.
Please note that Charity Science offers this service for free, but it comes at a cost to the foundation. We would prefer that you only use this service if you plan on making a bequest to GiveWell’s top rated charities. You are not required to follow these instructions when using this service.
Why GiveWell and not a specific effective charity? Find the answer here.
Why am I donating to different organizations depending on my country? Find the answer here.
USA: bequeath a specific amount as a gift
GiveWell is a registered 501(c)(3) charity in the US. It was founded as the Clear Fund, which remains its legal name.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to The Clear Fund (operating as GiveWell) in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Clear Fund charity and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write The Clear Fund (Employer Identification Number 20-8625442) and list the location as San Francisco, CA.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to The Clear Fund (operating as GiveWell) in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Clear Fund charity and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write The Clear Fund (Employer Identification Number 20-8625442) and list the location as San Francisco, CA.
USa: bequeath a percentage of my estate
GiveWell is a registered 501(c)(3) charity in the US. It was founded as the Clear Fund, which remains its legal name.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to The Clear Fund (operating as GiveWell) in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Clear Fund as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write The Clear Fund (Employer Identification Number 20-8625442) and list the location as San Francisco, CA.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to The Clear Fund (operating as GiveWell) in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Clear Fund as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write The Clear Fund (Employer Identification Number 20-8625442) and list the location as San Francisco, CA.
canada: BEQUEATH A SPECIFIC AMOUNT AS A GIFT
The Charity Science Foundation of Canada is a registered foundation in Canada. We will regrant all donations and bequests to GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to Charity Science Foundation of Canada in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Charity Science Foundation of Canada and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Charity Science Foundation of Canada (charity number: 80963 6236 RR0001) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Burnaby, BC as the location.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to Charity Science Foundation of Canada in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Charity Science Foundation of Canada and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Charity Science Foundation of Canada (charity number: 80963 6236 RR0001) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Burnaby, BC as the location.
canada: BEQUEATH A PERCENTAGE OF MY ESTATE
The Charity Science Foundation of Canada is a registered foundation in Canada. We will regrant all donations and bequests to GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to Charity Science Foundation of Canada in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Charity Science Foundation of Canada as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Charity Science Foundation of Canada (charity number: 80963 6236 RR0001) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Burnaby, BC as the location.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to Charity Science Foundation of Canada in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Charity Science Foundation of Canada as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Charity Science Foundation of Canada (charity number: 80963 6236 RR0001) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Burnaby, BC as the location.
UK: BEQUEATH A SPECIFIC AMOUNT AS A GIFT
The Giving What We Can Trust is part of the Centre for Effective Altruism, a registered charity in England and Wales. They can regrant all donations and bequests to GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to the Giving What We Can Trust in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Giving What We Can Trust charity and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Effective Altruism (Registered Charity Number: 1149828) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities of and list Oxford, England as the location.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to the Giving What We Can Trust in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Giving What We Can Trust charity and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Effective Altruism (Registered Charity Number: 1149828) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities of and list Oxford, England as the location.
UK: BEQUEATH A PERCENTAGE OF MY ESTATE
The Giving What We Can Trust is part of the Centre for Effective Altruism, a registered charity in England and Wales. They can regrant all donations and bequests to GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to the Giving What We Can Trust in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list Giving What We Can Trust as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Effective Altruism (Registered Charity Number: 1149828) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities of and list Oxford, England as the location.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to the Giving What We Can Trust in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list Giving What We Can Trust as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Effective Altruism (Registered Charity Number: 1149828) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities of and list Oxford, England as the location.
australia: BEQUEATH A SPECIFIC AMOUNT AS A GIFT
Effective Altruism Australia is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Taxation Office. They can regrant all donations and bequests to some of GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to Effective Altruism Australia in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Effective Altruism Australia and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Effective Altruism Australia (ABN 87 608 863 467) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Carlton, Victoria as the location.
You can donate a monetary gift of a specific value to Effective Altruism Australia in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the “Specific Gifts” tab. There you will list the Effective Altruism Australia and the monetary amount that you would like to donate.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Effective Altruism Australia (ABN 87 608 863 467) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Carlton, Victoria as the location.
australia: BEQUEATH A PERCENTAGE OF MY ESTATE
Effective Altruism Australia is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Taxation Office. They can regrant all donations and bequests to some of GiveWell's top charities.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to Effective Altruism Australia in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Effective Altruism Australia as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Effective Altruism Australia (ABN 87 608 863 467) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Carlton, Victoria as the location.
You can donate a percentage of your estate to Effective Altruism Australia in your Last Will and Testament by selecting the tab that says “Residue”.
There you can list the Effective Altruism Australia as the beneficiary of the residue of your estate. The residue of your estate is what is left over once all your specific gifts have been given and any debts that are owing have been paid off. What is left of your estate will be given to the beneficiary of your estate residue.
*Note: When filling out the Beneficiary Name please write Effective Altruism Australia (ABN 87 608 863 467) earmarked for GiveWell's top charities and list Carlton, Victoria as the location.
Questions? Thoughts? Send them to peterqc@charityscience.com. Additionally, please send us an email if you are looking to plan your estate in a country other than these four. We can help!