The Life You Can Save
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The Life You Can Save is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, California, and Washington, D.C., having paid a total of $6.1 million across 22 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Life You Can Save can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Life You Can Save is a meta-charity that connects donors with cost-effective, high-impact charities and promotes the idea of effective giving through free resources such as our founder Peter Singers book The Life You Can Save.
Cause Areas
2
Web-based media
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GIVEDIRECTLY INC
$3.7M
22%
The Fistula Foundation
$1.4M
8%
The Against Malaria Foundation
$1.3M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$156.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$111.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Life You Can Save?
No. The Life You Can Save does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Life You Can Save give?
The Life You Can Save primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Life You Can Save’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Life You Can Save fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $157 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Life You Can Save make each year?
In 2024, The Life You Can Save awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $6.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Life You Can Save fund recently?
In 2024, The Life You Can Save awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include GIVEDIRECTLY INC, The Fistula Foundation, and The Against Malaria Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Life You Can Save?
The Life You Can Save does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.