The right donor-advised fund for you
Maximize your charitable giving with Vanguard Charitable, the leading provider of donor-advised funds (DAFs).
Since 1997, we’ve aspired to help you change the world through sustained giving. With our powerful, cost-effective DAF, we have the expertise to help you give more to charity, with greater impact, than you thought possible. Open an account in 15 minutes or less.
Vanguard Charitable: A quarter century of charitable giving
25 years
$15 billion
1.5 million
113,000+

Innovative Tools
From developing powerful databases like the Nonprofit Aid VisualizerTM (NAVi) to providing top industry insights, Vanguard Charitable provides you with the right tools for impactful, sustainable giving.

Lowest all-in fee
With our industry-low donor-advised fund costs, more charitable funds go directly to charity. Our emphasis on philanthropic impact is our core value, ensuring the nonprofits making a true difference in the world get the vital support they need.

Superior Service
With your Vanguard Charitable team supporting you every step of the way, you can craft a true and lasting philanthropic legacy.
Why use a donor-advised fund?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) from Vanguard Charitable allows you to receive an immediate tax deduction while adding significant value to your charitable journey.
Take on hunger and homelessness with NAVi
We’re always working to further hone our charitable giving guidance and resources, ensuring our donors have the tools they need to expand their impact.
We’ve just strengthened our groundbreaking Nonprofit Aid VisualizerTM (NAVi) by incorporating Smartfunds, an exciting new portfolio giving tool. NAVi is available to anyone looking to make a difference across the complex cause areas of hunger and homelessness, two top priorities of our donors.