With a donor-advised fund (DAF), donors are able to contribute assets to their philanthropic account. Once contributed, charitable assets are invested to potentially grow and generate more funds for charity. Donors can recommend grants to nonprofits at any time, and since 1997, Vanguard Charitable donors have granted generously and at an incredible rate.

Thanks to our donors, over $20 billion has gone to charities throughout the United States and around the world supporting a wide variety of charitable causes. The increased rate of granting further proves the impact of maintaining a philanthropic account over time. By having dollars committed to charity at all times and taking advantage of Vanguard Charitable’s cost-effective investments, donors can multiply their impact.