Vetted Causes vs Giving What We Can

Vetted Causes

vettedcauses.com

Analyzed October 10, 2026

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Nobody should adopt this: Vetted Causes ceased operations in November 2025, per its own site and EA Forum.

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Pick Vetted Causes when

Historical reading on animal-charity critiques
EA community researchers
Donors following the Sinergia Animal debate

When Vetted Causes is not a fit

Anyone needing a live evaluator . it shut down
Donors wanting current recommendations
Corporations seeking donation or CSR platforms
Teams needing support or ongoing maintenance

Sources

Vetted Causes homepage (shutdown notice)vettedcauses.com
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The End of Vetted Causesforum.effectivealtruism.org
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Sinergia Animal review by Vetted Causesvettedcauses.com
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Sinergia Animal review discussionreddit.com
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Charity Navigator profilecharitynavigator.org
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Adam Hebert - Founder of Vetted Causesforum.effectivealtruism.org
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Product security pagevettedcauses.com
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