We recently published a page outlining ACE’s philosophical commitments, which, when taken together, form the foundation of our work. In addition to explaining our commitments, we also explain that we are not committed to certain controversial views that are sometimes attributed to us. … Read more
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Updates on Select Recommended Charities’ Room for More Funding
When we evaluate a charity comprehensively, we publish an estimate of the amount of additional funding we think the charity could use effectively the following year. Since we can’t predict exactly how any charity will respond upon receiving more funds than they have planned for, … Read more
ACE Interviews: Collectively Free
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Raffi Ciavatta and Lili Trenkova, co-founders of Collectively Free. Raffi is an “art director/graphic designer, immigrant, queer, activist, poet, and radical dreamer.” Lili is an “organizer, environmental designer, 3D artist, fabricator, and musician.” They are the co-founders of Collectively Free. … Read more
ACE Fundraising Restrictions
One of the things I have come to cherish the most during my past year with ACE is the mutually respectful, communicative, and trusting relationship we have with our benefactors. So when we were thinking about what we wanted ACE to accomplish this year—aside from directing $5 million in donations to our recommended charities—it was obvious. … Read more
On Receiving a Grant From the Open Philanthropy Project
Last December, ACE began talking with Lewis Bollard from the Open Philanthropy Project about the possibility of becoming a grant recipient. We are now excited to announce that Open Phil has awarded ACE a two-year grant totaling $500,000. The disbursement of this grant will be spread over a two-year period. … Read more
ACE Highlight: When Will There Be Cost-Competitive Cultured Animal Products?
The availability of cost-competitive cultured animal products has the potential to cause a massive decrease in the demand for non-cultured animal products. For this reason, estimates of when cultured alternatives1 will be available at similar prices to farmed animal products meaningfully affect the prioritization of animal advocacy interventions. … Read more