The original position fund
Original Position is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax ID number 99-4320772) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
The Original Position Fund simplifies the "effective" part of your giving portfolio. With a single donation, you can support the most effective charities and maximize impact, much like an index fund for philanthropy.
Maximizing Immediate Impact and Future Growth
The most effective philanthropic portfolio balances direct impact with a strategy for exponential growth. Allocating donations to the most effective charities ensures immediate and tangible benefits, maximizing life-saving and life-improving interventions. These charities have been rigorously evaluated to provide the greatest impact per dollar. Meanwhile, dedicating a portion to "giving multiplier" organizations allows for long-term growth by significantly increasing the total funds directed towards effective charities. These organizations create a multiplying effect by inspiring others to donate, generating far more in donations than would have been donated otherwise. This balanced approach ensures that funds are effectively used today while also investing in the future of giving, driving both immediate change and sustained growth. We believe in a 75:25 split to maximize your overall impact, addressing urgent needs while expanding the movement of effective giving. This is how we have built the OP Fund:
When you donate to the OP Fund:
Guided by leading charity evaluators. Your donation will support the charities that save or improve the most lives per dollar. Learn more [ADD LINK] about the top charities we support.
Currently, every $1 spent on the OP Experience generates over $35 in donations to effective charities. Original Position is a registered, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit, and by staying tech-first and low-overhead, we maximize the giving multiplier.
When you donate to the OP Fund:
Against Malaria Foundation
The Against Malaria Foundation provides funding for long-lasting insecticide-treated net (LLIN) distributions (for protection against malaria) in developing countries. Insecticide-treated nets prevent malaria and are inexpensive — about $5 per net. There is strong evidence that distributing LLINs reduces child mortality and malaria cases.
New Incentives
New Incentives runs a conditional cash transfer (CCT) program in North West Nigeria which seeks to increase uptake of routine immunizations through cash transfers, raising public awareness of the benefits of vaccination and reducing the frequency of vaccine stockouts. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) of New Incentives' program found strong evidence that the program increases vaccination rates.
Malaria Consortium - Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Program
Malaria Consortium delivers a highly effective community-based intervention to prevent malaria infections in children in areas where the malaria burden is high and transmission is seasonal. Their seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) program ensures those most at risk receive preventative medication during the peak malaria season.
Helen Keller International - Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) Program
Helen Keller International ("Helen Keller") supports programs focused on reducing malnutrition and averting blindness and poor vision. Experts consider Helen Keller's work on vitamin A supplementation (VAS) in sub-Saharan Africa to be particularly effective. Helen Keller provides technical assistance, engages in advocacy, and contributes funding to government-run vitamin A supplementation programs.
Stay Informed and Empowered with the OP Fund
When you donate to the OP Fund, you'll receive quarterly newsletters with updates from our recommended charities and Original Position. These updates provide transparency, empower you to make informed decisions, and build trust in our operations. We also welcome your feedback if you believe your donations could be more impactful elsewhere.
In this hypothetical "Original Position," the principles we would choose for society would inherently be fair, because none of us would risk disadvantaging ourselves if we did not know our own eventual circumstances.
Ensuring Effective and Updated Giving
The OP Fund distributes the full value of donations equally among top charities quarterly. We stay updated with GiveWell's recommendations and adjust the top charities accordingly. If you prefer to donate to specific organizations even if they're no longer the most effective, we recommend giving directly. This fund is ideal for donors who prioritize cost-effectiveness without evaluating numerous charities.