What sets us apart
Lower fees:
- Lower all-in fee ensures your donations make the greatest impact
- Vanguard-backed, at-cost investments
- Tiered fee schedule
- A history of lowering fees over time and passing savings on to you
Flexibility:
- Investments to fit your individual investing style and charitable timeframe
- Support and options when considering legacy planning
- Optional anonymity when you make a grant
- Easy online account management
Convenience:
- Consolidated charitable giving that makes tax time easier
- We take charity due diligence and administrative tasks off your plate
- 24/7 access to your account
- Ability to offer ongoing support with recurring grant schedules
What a Vanguard Charitable DAF offers you
Giving Strategy
You’ll get philanthropic planning resources, insightful thought leadership, and charitable planning guides.
Asset Strategy
We accept a wide array of assets, including appreciated securities, complex assets, and cash gifts.
Investment Strategy
Access a variety of Vanguard-aligned investment options that suit your investment style and giving goals.
Granting Strategy
Our wide-range of granting options gives you flexibility, including single grants, recurring grants, international grants*, recoverable grants (with Premier services), and customizable recognition options.
Be part of an engaged community
Behind our thoughtful offerings stands a platform with a remarkable history of charitable impact. When you open a DAF, you’ll be joining a dynamic philanthropic community of donors who are driving measurable change across the sector.
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We are ready to support your giving goals.
Turn your philanthropic goals into reality with a tax-effective way to manage and grant your charitable assets.
Let Vanguard Charitable support you in making a difference.