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 2024 Funders
Based on funds received during the 2024 calendar year.
$1,000,000+
Founders Pledge
Gates Foundation
Lakeshore Foundation
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
$500,000 - $999,999
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Echidna Giving
European Union
Open Philanthropy
Pousaz Philanthropies
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)
Anonymous*
$200,000 - $499,999
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Co-Impact
Ford Foundation
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)
Sequoia Climate Foundation
Lawrence H. Summers
United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO)
Wellcome Trust
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
$100,000 - $199,999
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Eleanor Crook Foundation
GiveWell
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
Anonymous*
$50,000 - $99,999
Bridgewater Associates
Development Reimagined
Debra Fine
Kirsten and Karl R. Pfleger
Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs
$20,000 - 49,999
Anonymous*
Tony Fratto
French Development Agency (AFD)
Robert McCarthy
$10,000 - 19,999
Amrita Ahuja
Caroline Atkinson
Pamela Kurland and David Marchick
Bobby J. Pittman
Ed Scott Jr.
Growth Teams
Karen Spencer
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Thomas J. Powell
Robert Bosch Stiftung
$5,000-$9,999
Anonymous*
$2,000 - $4,999
Masood Ahmed
Brian Deese
John Lipsky
Luis Alberto Moreno
Mark Plant
Judy Woodruff
$1,000 - $1,999
Bertrand Badrè
Michael Behr
Ross Boucher
Mary-Ann Etiebet
Joseph Sinatra and Carla Pellicano
Michele Teitelbaum
As of December 31, 2024
*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 2023 funders
- Click here for our acknowledgement of 2022 funders.
- Click here for our acknowledgement of 2021 funders.
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