# GiveWell Charity Research Scraper (`crawlerbros/givewell-scraper`) Actor Scrape GiveWell (givewell.org) - a leading charity evaluator. Browse top recommended charities, standout charities, and all reviewed organizations. Extracts charity name, GiveWell rating/recommendation, program focus, description, website URL, and research page URL. - **URL**: https://apify.com/crawlerbros/givewell-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Crawler Bros](https://apify.com/crawlerbros) (community) - **Categories:** Agents, Automation, Other - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $3.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## GiveWell Charity Research Scraper Scrape charity research and recommendations from [GiveWell](https://www.givewell.org) — the leading evidence-based charity evaluator. GiveWell identifies the highest-impact giving opportunities through rigorous research. Fetches charity names, ratings, program focus areas, descriptions, and research page URLs. No login required. ### Features - **Top Charities** — Fetch GiveWell's current top recommended and standout charities - **Search Charities** — Filter charities by name or program focus keyword - **Get Charity Profile** — Fetch detailed profile for specific GiveWell charity URLs - Extracts charity name, GiveWell recommendation level, program focus, description, website, and research URL - Omit-empty output — no null fields in any record ### Input | Field | Type | Description | Default | |-------|------|-------------|---------| | `mode` | Select | `topCharities`, `searchCharities`, or `getCharityProfile` | `topCharities` | | `searchQuery` | String | Keyword to filter charities by name or program focus (e.g. `malaria`, `deworming`, `nutrition`) | — | | `charityUrls` | Array | List of GiveWell charity profile URLs (for `getCharityProfile` mode) | — | | `maxItems` | Integer | Maximum number of charities to return (1–200) | `20` | ### Output Each record contains: | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `charityName` | String | Full organization name | | `slug` | String | URL identifier slug | | `giveWellUrl` | String | GiveWell research page URL | | `rating` | String | GiveWell recommendation: `Top Charity` or `Standout Charity` | | `programFocus` | String | Primary cause area (e.g. `Malaria prevention`, `Deworming`) | | `description` | String | Organization description from GiveWell | | `websiteUrl` | String | Organization's own website | | `source` | String | Always `givewell.org` | | `scrapedAt` | String | ISO 8601 timestamp when scraped | ### Example Output ```json { "charityName": "Against Malaria Foundation", "slug": "amf", "giveWellUrl": "https://www.givewell.org/charities/amf", "rating": "Top Charity", "programFocus": "Malaria prevention", "description": "AMF distributes insecticide-treated nets in Sub-Saharan Africa to prevent malaria deaths.", "websiteUrl": "https://www.againstmalaria.com", "source": "givewell.org", "scrapedAt": "2025-06-02T12:00:00+00:00" } ```` ### GiveWell Top Charities (2024–2025) | Charity | Program Focus | |---------|---------------| | Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) | Malaria prevention (bednets) | | Malaria Consortium | Seasonal malaria chemoprevention | | Helen Keller International | Vitamin A supplementation | | New Incentives | Childhood vaccination incentives | | Evidence Action | Deworming / safe water | | Sightsavers | Neglected tropical diseases | | The END Fund | NTD control | | GiveDirectly | Direct cash transfers | ### Use Cases - Discover high-impact charities to donate to based on GiveWell's research - Build a charitable giving recommendation tool or donation platform - Research effective altruism opportunities for global health and poverty alleviation - Compare charity program areas, reach, and cost-effectiveness ### FAQ **Does this require a GiveWell account?** No. All data comes from GiveWell's public research pages — no account needed. **What makes GiveWell different from other charity evaluators?** GiveWell focuses exclusively on quantitative impact evidence and cost-effectiveness. Their research identifies charities where donations have the highest marginal impact on saving or improving lives. **What is a "Top Charity" vs. "Standout Charity"?** Top Charities are GiveWell's highest-confidence recommendations — they rigorously meet all criteria for transparency, evidence base, and room for more funding. Standout Charities are strong organizations that don't quite meet the Top Charity bar. **How often does GiveWell update its recommendations?** GiveWell reviews and updates its recommendations annually, with the most significant changes typically in November–December. **Can I get profiles for charities not on the top list?** Yes — use `getCharityProfile` mode with any GiveWell charity URL, such as `https://www.givewell.org/charities/psi`. # Actor input Schema ## `mode` (type: `string`): What to fetch. ## `searchQuery` (type: `string`): Keyword to filter charities by name or program focus (e.g. malaria, deworming, nutrition). ## `charityUrls` (type: `array`): List of GiveWell charity profile URLs to scrape (e.g. https://www.givewell.org/charities/amf). ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of charities to return. ## Actor input object example ```json { "mode": "topCharities", "searchQuery": "malaria", "charityUrls": [], "maxItems": 20 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `charities` (type: `string`): Dataset containing all scraped GiveWell charity profiles. # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "mode": "topCharities", "searchQuery": "malaria", "charityUrls": [], "maxItems": 20 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("crawlerbros/givewell-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "mode": "topCharities", "searchQuery": "malaria", "charityUrls": [], "maxItems": 20, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("crawlerbros/givewell-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "mode": "topCharities", "searchQuery": "malaria", "charityUrls": [], "maxItems": 20 }' | apify call crawlerbros/givewell-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=crawlerbros/givewell-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "GiveWell Charity Research Scraper", "description": "Scrape GiveWell (givewell.org) - a leading charity evaluator. Browse top recommended charities, standout charities, and all reviewed organizations. Extracts charity name, GiveWell rating/recommendation, program focus, description, website URL, and research page URL.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "XREmnxv9d8jhZOnpU" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/crawlerbros~givewell-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-crawlerbros-givewell-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/crawlerbros~givewell-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-crawlerbros-givewell-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/crawlerbros~givewell-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-crawlerbros-givewell-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "mode" ], "properties": { "mode": { "title": "Mode", "enum": [ "topCharities", "searchCharities", "getCharityProfile" ], "type": "string", "description": "What to fetch.", "default": "topCharities" }, "searchQuery": { "title": "Search query (mode=searchCharities)", "type": "string", "description": "Keyword to filter charities by name or program focus (e.g. malaria, deworming, nutrition)." }, "charityUrls": { "title": "Charity URLs (mode=getCharityProfile)", "type": "array", "description": "List of GiveWell charity profile URLs to scrape (e.g. https://www.givewell.org/charities/amf).", "default": [], "items": { "type": "string" } }, "maxItems": { "title": "Max items", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 200, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of charities to return.", "default": 20 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { 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