CGD is an independent, nonpartisan "think-and-do tank" based in Washington, DC and London that works to reduce global poverty and improve lives through innovative economic research that drives better policy and practice by the world's top decision makers. As we are deeply committed to independence, transparency, and accountability we publish and regularly update a list of active and historic grants over $30,000 USD.
Independence Statements
We do not accept funding that seeks to impose limits or restrictions on the independence of our research, findings, conclusions, or resulting publications.
Our Transparency
In recognition of our commitment to transparency and open disclosure, CGD is consistently awarded the highest possible ratings by Guidestar and Charity Navigator.
We are grateful to the distinguished CGD Board of Directors for their leadership and commitment to our shared agenda:
Lawrence Summers, Board Chair
Edward Scott, Chair Emeritus
Amrita Ahuja
Caroline Atkinson
Bertrand Badrè
Afsaneh Beschloss
Nancy Birdsall
Brian Deese
Mary-Ann Etiebet
Debra Fine
Tony Fratto
Stephen T. Isaacs
Donald Kaberuka
David Marchick
Robert McCarthy
Luis Alberto Moreno
Bobby J. Pittman
Shubhi Rao
Karen Spencer
Judy Woodruff
Acknowledgement of 2023 Funders $1,000,000+
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Lakeshore Foundation
Open Philanthropy
Open Society Foundations
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
$500,000 - $999,999
IKEA Foundation
Schmidt Futures
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
Rockefeller Foundation
Wellcome Trust
World Organisation for Animal Health
$200,000 - $499,999
German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ)
Global Affairs Canada
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
Lawrence H. Summers
U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
U.S. Agency for International Development
Anonymous
$100,000 - $199,999
French Development Agency (AFD)
International Rescue Committee
Eleanor Crook Foundation
Ford Foundation
Korea International Cooperation Agency
Malala Fund
Anonymous
$50,000 - $99,999
Debra Fine
Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Royal Danish Embassy to the United States
Robert Bosch Stiftung
$20,000 - 49,999
Nancy Birdsall
Tony Fratto
John Lipsky
Robert McCarthy
Kirsten and Karl R. Pfleger
Anonymous
$10,000 - 19,999
Amrita Ahuja
Caroline Atkinson
Afsaneh Beschloss
Georgetown University
David Marchick
Bobby J. Pittman
Ed Scott Jr.
Karen Spencer
$5,000-$9,999
Masood Ahmed
Children’s Investment Fund Foundation
Policy Cures
Donors of the World Bank Community Connections Campaign
Anonymous
$2,000 - $4,999
Luis Alberto Moreno
Anonymous
$1,000 - $1,999
Bertrand Badrè
David F. Gordon
Joseph Sinatra and Carla Pellicano
Daleep Singh
Michele Teitelbaum
USAID Alumni Association
Victoria Van Hyning
Judy Woodruff
As of December 31, 2023
When requested, CGD allows anonymity to individuals and donor-advised funds subject to evaluation of the best interests of the Center and the funder with regard to transparency. The contributors listed above as Anonymous have been determined through CGD’s review process as reputable and credible sources of funding.
- Click here for our acknowledgement of 2022 funders.
- Click here for our acknowledgement of 2021 funders.
To view financial statements from our CGD and CGDE offices, click here.
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