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Charity Science Foundation of Canada — Effective Legacies
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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Charity Science Foundation of Canada
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Canadian charitable foundation that acts as an intermediary, collecting donations and granting them to evidence-based charities recommended by GiveWell. Registered with Canada Revenue Agency (charity number 80963 6236 RR0001). Focuses on global health interventions including malaria prevention, deworming, and cash transfers. View Charity Science Foundation of Canada's website for more information.
Content last updated: March 24, 2026
List of grants and funding offered by Charity Science Foundation of Canada
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What is the mission of Charity Science Foundation of Canada?
To help people maximize their impact on the world by directing charitable donations to the most evidence-based and cost-effective charities, primarily those working in global health and poverty alleviation.
What type of organization is Charity Science Foundation of Canada?
Charity Science Foundation of Canada is a Foundation.
What is Charity Science Foundation of Canada's official website?
Charity Science Foundation of Canada's official website is http://www.charityscienceoutreach.com/.
What else should I know about Charity Science Foundation of Canada?
Role in the Funding Ecosystem
Charity Science Foundation of Canada functions as a donor-advised fund and outreach charity, collecting donations from Canadians and granting them to highly effective charities identified through rigorous research. Unlike traditional charities that run their own programs, Charity Science acts as an intermediary that directs charitable dollars to causes with the strongest evidence base.
Funding Approach
The organization evaluates charities based on three key criteria: evidence-based impact (using randomized controlled trials), cost-effectiveness (maximizing lives saved per dollar), and transparency. They pass 100% of donations through to proven charities without taking any administrative fee.
Supported Causes
Based on GiveWell's research, the foundation supports: malaria prevention through bednets and Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC), deworming treatments to increase school attendance, and direct cash transfers to impoverished individuals. These interventions have extensive evidence from multiple randomized controlled trials.
Governance and Transparency
As a registered Canadian charity, the organization publishes its budget and spending details. The Canada Revenue Agency charity number is 80963 6236 RR0001. The team includes a CEO, President, and Operations & Technical Officer.