GiveDirectly
Givedirectly Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“To reduce poverty by providing financial assistance directly to those in need.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $416K Samuel Mwamburi Mwale, 0.3% of spending
- Revenue
- $206.8M 97.2% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $130.4M 87.1% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $202.0M end of 2024
- Savings
- 18.6 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 110 employees, 5 volunteers
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 87.1¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, GiveDirectly spent 4¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $201.0M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXNet assets: $20.9M to $202.0M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2014 to 2024.
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Segovia Technology Co | Payment provider | $1,128,060 |
| Aidkit LLC | Payment partner | $897,801 |
| Bdo | Accounting services | $555,603 |
| Salesforce | Software services | $409,712 |
| Mathematica Inc | Research consultant | $314,525 |
The questions people ask about the GiveDirectly.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the GiveDirectly CEO make?
Samuel Mwamburi Mwale, President Until 07/2024, received $416,111 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.3% of GiveDirectly's $130.4M in spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part VIIWhat percentage of GiveDirectly donations go to programs?
GiveDirectly reported 87.1% of 2024 spending as programs, 5.6% as fundraising and 7.3% as management.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXHow much money does GiveDirectly have?
Net assets were $202.0M at the end of 2024, about 18.6 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XDoes GiveDirectly have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2024)Every number, traced.
- GiveDirectly Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
- GiveDirectly Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “GiveDirectly: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/givedirectly/