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Donations fund our research on worst-case risks from advanced AI — currently harmful propensities in AI systems and cooperation failures between them.
We accept donations for general support through Giving What We Can, who process the payment and handle tax receipts and Gift Aid on our behalf. To give to the CLR Fund instead, email us.
Tax relief
Giving What We Can can claim tax relief on donations from three countries:
- UK — add Gift Aid, and a further 25% of your donation is reclaimed from the government
- USA and the Netherlands — your donation is tax-deductible
Donors elsewhere can give through the same link, without tax deduction. One exception: donors in Germany or Switzerland giving more than €20,000 can donate tax-deductibly through Effektiv Spenden (Germany, Switzerland).
Other ways to give
- Larger donations. Get in touch and we can discuss the options.
- Stocks or cryptocurrency. Giving What We Can accepts both on our behalf — see the FAQ below.
- The CLR Fund. Restricted donations to our grantmaking project, rather than to CLR's own work, are arranged directly with us rather than through Giving What We Can.
For any of those, or anything the FAQ below doesn't answer, email us at info@longtermrisk.org. We usually reply within two working days.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and how do I receive a tax donation receipt?
Your receipt comes from the organisation that processed your donation, not from us: Giving What We Can, or Effektiv Spenden (Germany, Switzerland).
Donation receipts are issued in the name of the account holder from which the donation is made.
If you have questions about your tax receipt, contact that organisation directly.
What is Gift Aid?
If you are a UK taxpayer and add Gift Aid to your donation, an additional 25% of its value is reclaimed from the UK government — taxes that you paid or will pay. You can read details about this on the government website here. There is also a useful post about Gift Aid and UK income tax here.
To be eligible for Gift Aid, you must confirm that you are a UK taxpayer, and understand that if you pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations, it is your responsibility to pay any difference.
Gift Aid on donations made through Giving What We Can is claimed by them, so if you are no longer eligible, or would like Gift Aid to stop being claimed on a recurring donation, please tell them.
What activities does CLR undertake, and how do you spend donations?
You can find detailed information about our activities and goals as well as our financial situation on our transparency page. CLR’s finances are checked annually by an independent auditor.
If you'd like to stay up to date with our activities, you can sign up to our mailing list.
How can I adjust or stop my regular monthly donation?
Regular donations set up through Giving What We Can are managed in your account with them.
If you have an older recurring donation that you set up directly with us, please send us an email at info@longtermrisk.org and we will cancel it for you.
How does CLR use my personal details?
Donations are processed by Giving What We Can or Effektiv Spenden, so your payment details are held by them and handled under their privacy policies. We only collect personal details necessary for arranging a donation with you directly. You can find more information on this topic in our Privacy Policy.
Can I donate stocks or cryptocurrency?
Giving What We Can can accept donations in cryptocurrency on our behalf, and donations in stocks made in the USA. For details see their FAQ page. If you'd like to make a large donation in stocks from another country, please contact us at info@longtermrisk.org.