Our mission is clear: To increase philanthropy and maximize its impact over time. To reach our mission, we must first help you reach yours.
Time-tested principles guide us. We were founded by Vanguard in 1997 as an independent 501(c)(3) public charity and we stand by Vanguard’s commitment to diversification, transparency, and cost-effective service. We strongly align with Vanguard's principled investment philosophy and believe in the importance of long-term, strategic charitable planning through a donor-advised fund. Interested in learning more about the Vanguard and Vanguard Charitable Connection? Learn more here.
We stand by our values. We at Vanguard Charitable approach each day with empathy, kindness, and reflection. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workplace, and a more just and giving world outside.
Meet our Board of Trustees
Tasked with governing our overall strategy and effectiveness, our Board of Trustees oversees policies and promotes integrity and accountability throughout the organization.
John J. Brennan
Vanguard, chairman emeritus and senior advisor
John J. Brennan
- Vanguard, chairman emeritus and senior advisor
- American Express, board member
- Rockefeller Capital Management, board member
- University of Notre Dame, chairman of the board
Dr. Renee Bellamy Booth
Leadership Solutions Inc., President
Dr. Renee Bellamy Booth
- Leadership Solutions Inc., President
- Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation, trustee
- Franklin Institute, trustee
Larry Dubinski
The Franklin Institute, president and CEO
Larry Dubinski
- The Franklin Institute, president and CEO
- Satell Institute, vice chair
- Deutsches Museum, board member
- American Alliance of Museums, treasurer
Michael S. Miller
The Vanguard Group, retired Managing Director
Michael S. Miller
- The Vanguard Group, retired Managing Director
- UVA Health Foundation, Board Chair
- University of Virginia Law School Foundation, trustee
- Hamilton Beach, director
Heather Templeton Dill
John Templeton Foundation, former president and CEO
Heather Templeton Dill
- John Templeton Foundation, former president and CEO
- John Templeton Foundation, Templeton Prize interim director
- Templeton Religion Trust, steering committee member
- Templeton World Charity Foundation, board member
- First Trust Bank, board member
Luis M. Viceira
Harvard Business School, finance professor and senior associate dean emeritus
Luis M. Viceira
- Harvard Business School (HBS), finance professor and senior associate dean emeritus
- HBS Investment Management Workshop and Asset Management Alumni Conference, co-chair
- National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), research associate and co-chair of NBIM-NBER Conference on New Developments in Asset Management
Meet our leadership
Fueled by the mission of increasing philanthropy in the U.S., our leadership team is dedicated to helping you make a charitable impact through strategic and thoughtful philanthropy. Learn more about our leadership team:
Rebecca Moffett
Chris Bennett
Lekesha Campbell
Dr. Lekesha Campbell serves as Vanguard Charitable’s head of human resources. With more than 15 years of experience as a psychologist, Dr. Campbell’s expertise merges business strategy, organizational performance, and human capital. Prior to joining Vanguard Charitable, she was a trusted advisor to the nation's top corporations and institutions, including Pfizer, Yum! Brands, Independence Blue Cross, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Rebecca Clayton
Rebecca E. Clayton serves as Vanguard Charitable’s general counsel, guiding the organization’s complex legal and strategic matters. Rebecca’s decades of experience practicing law include overseeing the University of Pennsylvania’s Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic and working in the corporate and financial law group at CIGNA Corporation. She earned her bachelor's degree from Yale University and her JD from Harvard Law School.
Mark Froehlich
Ann Gill
Bryan Kelley
Bryan Kelley serves as the head of client services and operations of Vanguard Charitable, bringing nearly 30 years of leadership experience that blends finance and technology with a focus on strategic transformation and operational excellence. His expertise includes mutual fund operations, global sourcing, and large-scale technology initiatives. Bryan earned his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and MBA from Villanova University.
Elaine Kenig
Jodi Rosen
Want to learn more about the history of Vanguard Charitable and where we are today? Read more of our story.
Our financial accountability
As your philanthropic partner and a leader in the nonprofit sector, we set high standards for our financial accountability, fiscal responsibility, and transparency. Below find our: Annual tax return, fiscal activity, and employee policies. If you have any questions about our financial or operational policies, please contact us.
Annual tax return
Review our IRS Form 990, detailing our assets, receipts, expenditures, grant distributions, officer compensation, and more.
Fiscal Activity
Review our financial statements as audited and approved by an independent third party for the most recent fiscal year.
Employee Policies
Review our Code of Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Whistle-blower Policies.