Fund run by the Happier Lives Institute · Improving wellbeing
Happier Lives Fund
Pools donations for the Happier Lives Institute's recommended wellbeing charities, with a smaller share supporting the Institute's research.
Happier Lives Institute's estimate
90% of donations go to recommended charities
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| What it measures | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Allocation to charities | 90% of donations go to recommended charitiespublished page | Happier Lives Institute (opens in a new tab) |
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Can it use more money?
Happier Lives Institute says the programs this fund supports still have funding needs that meet its bar (as of ).
Ways to give
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It is registered outside the United States, so U.S. tax rules may not apply. Please check with your tax advisor.
Questions donors ask
- Is Happier Lives Fund a good charity?
Fund run by the Happier Lives Institute. Pools donations for the Happier Lives Institute's recommended wellbeing charities, with a smaller share supporting the Institute's research. We don't rate charities ourselves; we report what independent evaluators publish, with links so you can check.
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