About Us

Mission

To advance the interests of animals by empowering donors with clear, accurate, and actionable information.

Minimize Speculation. Speculation makes it easy to inflate impact. We want to minimize speculation, and when we have to speculate, we want to make it clear that we are speculating.
Minimize False Positives. We'd rather overlook a good charity than recommend a bad one. Recommending a bad charity wastes donors' money, while failing to recommend a good charity does not.
Readability & Conciseness. We want to provide readable, concise information so that readers can make their own donations decisions. We do not want donors to blindly trust us, or to donate to a charity simply because we labeled it a "top charity."
Prevent Exaggeration. If the reward for exaggerating outweighs the risk, the winning strategy is to exaggerate. We want to make honesty the winning strategy by holding charities accountable for exaggerating.

All Indviduals Matter. We aim to improve the well-being of all individuals, regardless of their species.
Donors First. Charity evaluators should serve donors, not the charities they assess.
Don't Defer to Us. We provide tools and facts—not commands. You should assess and decide for yourself.
Clarity Empowers. Donors can only act on information they understand. We avoid jargon and prioritize accessibility.
Evidence Over Speculation. Strong claims require strong evidence. When we must speculate, we say so clearly.
Reject Bias. Our evaluations are guided by evidence, not affiliations or appearances.
Stay Factual. We focus on facts, and avoid making things personal.
Incentives Shape Behavior. We work to build a system where honesty and accuracy are rewarded.
Results Over Process. As long as the process is ethical and legal, outcomes matter most.
Truth Over Popularity. If a statement needs to be made, we’ll say it—even if it’s unpopular.

We are a small team of volunteers who want to help animals.

Vetted Causes was founded in 2024 by Adam Hebert.