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Annual Giving
$7.9M
Giving Ratio
94.45%

About

The Life You Can Save Australia is a philanthropic organisation dedicated to promoting effective altruism by identifying and recommending highly impactful charities focused on alleviating extreme global poverty and related health issues. They also directly make substantial grants to these evidence-based organisations identified through their rigorous research.

Tips for Applicants

For charities seeking recommendation or funding, demonstrate clear, evidence-based impact and exceptional cost-effectiveness in alleviating extreme global poverty, improving global health, or other issues aligned with effective altruism principles. Focus on measurable outcomes, rigorous program evaluation, and transparent reporting.

Giving Philosophy

Driven by the principles of effective altruism, the foundation aims to maximise the positive impact of donations by rigorously researching and recommending charities that demonstrate exceptional cost-effectiveness in improving lives, particularly in developing countries. They encourage individuals to commit a portion of their income to giving effectively to these top-tier organisations.

Notable Grants

Against Malaria Foundation (for malaria prevention)
GiveDirectly (for unconditional cash transfers)
Schistosomiasis Control Initiative Foundation (for neglected tropical disease treatment)
Helen Keller International (for nutrition programs)

Giving History

2021
$2.6M
2022
$4.8M
2023
$7.9M
+199% increase from 2021 to 2023

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$8.4M
Unknown AU + $8.4M intl
$9.7M$3.1M$869K
FY2022
$7.6M
Unknown AU + $7.6M intl
$8.5M$2.0M$618K
FY2021
$6.0M
Unknown AU + $6.0M intl
$6.6M$2.3M$317K
FY2020
$2.8M
Unknown AU + $2.8M intl
$3.0M$724K$195K
FY2019
$1.2M
Unknown AU + $1.2M intl
$1.3M$517K$91K
FY2018
$11K$6K$6K
6yr total$26.0MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

healthhuman rightsresearch
Geographic
International
Recipients
nfp

Financial Details

Board & Leadership

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Peter Singer
director
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Ulf Vikstrom
director
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Adam Smith
trustee
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Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (115 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (115 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (116 days ago)
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