Impact summary
The story so far
On this page, we've gathered together some of the milestones and impact you'll find throughout this report.
This report reflects our data as of March 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified.
We empower our members and multiply impact
In 2024, for every $1 invested in our mission, $26 was donated to the charitable sector, and $16 was granted to our high-impact recommendations.
Over the past 10 years:
179
High-impact funding opportunities identified
7
Pooled funds established
$323M
Granted to our high-impact recommendations
399
Members and their families advised
233
Events hosted
3,107
Grants processed
Our community has funded highly effective charities and helped create real impact, including:
- Enrolling 1.9M infants in programs to receive life-saving vaccinations.
- Saving 38.7M children from parasitic worm infections.
- Increasing iodine consumption for 13.5M people for one year, improving health and earning potential.
- Providing 14.2M people with access to clean drinking water.
- Educating 3.4M women about family planning and maternal care, saving lives.
- Improving nutrition for 28.4M children, saving lives and boosting health.
- Providing student support across 28.4M school years.
- Supplying 2.4M people with reading glasses, improving their productivity and earning potential.
Moments & milestones
A brief tour of how Founders Pledge and our community have evolved and grown through the years.
2015
Founders Pledge launched
2016
First full-day forum hosted
2017
$1B pledged by the community
2018
Community grew to 1,000 members
2019
Dedicated Community & Philanthropic Advising teams established
2020
Climate Fund and Global Health & Development Fund launched
2021
Patient Philanthropy Fund launched
2022
Member platform goes live
2023
Over $100M granted to high-impact organizations
2024
Donor Advised Fund and giving infrastructure enhanced
2025
Rapid Response Fund launched to combat USAID cuts
Founders Pledge is a truly exceptional and essential organization. In a world where global challenges can often feel overwhelming, they offer a clear, evidence-based path to creating real, lasting impact. For the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Witnessing first-hand the dedication of the team and the achievements of this remarkable community has been nothing short of inspiring. I’m confident that together, we will continue to push boundaries and drive meaningful change for many years to come.
Vikrant Bhargava
Chair of the Board of Trustees and Founders Pledge member
