Once a donor opens an account and contributes charitable assets, those assets can only be used for charitable purposes. The contributions are invested with the potential to grow over time, which can lead to larger, recurring donations.

If you are a representative of a nonprofit organization and have a question for Vanguard Charitable, please email grants@vanguardcharitable.org. In your message, include your organization's name and Employer Identification Number (EIN) so that our team can provide direct support.

If you are a donor looking for charities to support, visit our Recommend a grant page for more information. When you open an account, we provide free and unlimited access to the Candid charity directory to help you select and learn about charities. You may also want to visit candid.org, charitynavigator.org, or givewell.org.

Ask a donor: How do you choose which charities to support?

“When you see their passion and dedication…that’s the first step in determining that they're a good organization” – Vanguard Charitable donor

How does giving through a DAF benefit nonprofits?

Donor-advised funds pull more dollars into the philanthropic sector by investing charitable assets for growth, making non-cash assets available for donation, and encouraging donors to be more strategic and thoughtful with their giving.