While you are correct to note that CG and Givewell are vast majority of EA funding at present, some sizable grantmakers such as Macroscopic do not publish financial data and aren’t included in the database.
I hope you enjoy it! Do take advantage of the app (swapcard) and if they provide it, the individual bios. Also, schedule 1:1s -- there are so many unique, talented people and it's overwhelming without a little pre-selection and structure.
While you are correct to note that CG and Givewell are vast majority of EA funding at present, some sizable grantmakers such as Macroscopic do not publish financial data and aren’t included in the database.
This comment is the most concrete info I’m aware of on how much Macroscopic gives: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/dm2uawLLeLbY8WNKM/updates-on-the-effective-giving-ecosystem-mcf-2025-memo?commentId=cTgtAHKzimvdAs6oQ
Thank you for the insight! As someone about to go to their first conference solo, this was encouraging to hear ( I also hate networking).
I hope you enjoy it! Do take advantage of the app (swapcard) and if they provide it, the individual bios. Also, schedule 1:1s -- there are so many unique, talented people and it's overwhelming without a little pre-selection and structure.