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How many grants am I required to recommend to keep my account active?
Our minimum account activity policy requires an account issue at least one grant every three years to remain active. All Vanguard Charitable grants must be at least $500.
If an account has not granted after 30 months, the account is considered inactive, and we will attempt to contact account advisors to recommend at least one $500 grant. If a grant is still not recommended, Vanguard Charitable reserves the right to issue a grant from the account in accordance with the account’s succession plan, granting history, to The Philanthropic Impact Fund, or to enact the account’s succession plan.
If you’re looking for charities to give to, log in to your account and visit the Discover Charities page. There you can search for charities by region, interest area, and size, allowing you to find a charity that aligns with your values and interests.
Learn how to open a Vanguard Charitable donor-advised fund account.
Learn how to recommend a grant.
Maintenance fee may be applied
Accounts having a balance below $25,000 may be subject to an annual maintenance fee of $250.
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Our premier clients enjoy reduced pricing to further maximize their impact.
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