All investment options
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Portfolio Solutions 
Pre-allocated investments, rebalanced daily by seasoned professionals
Standard
0.04%
Select
0.03%
Qtr
2.15%
1 Yr
8.35%
5 Yrs
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10 Yrs
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Target Allocation
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Seeks to provide current income and some capital appreciation through a target allocation of 20% stocks and 80% bonds.
Commentary
The Income portfolio solution is designed for those seeking to maximize their charitable giving in the next 0-5 years, while maintaining or growing their account assets. This lower risk, multi-fund investment option is intended to preserve a majority of principal while investing a small portion of assets into equities (stocks).
Standard
0.04%
Select
0.03%
Qtr
3.76%
1 Yr
9.62%
5 Yrs
7.48%
10 Yrs
—
Target Allocation
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Seeks to provide current income and low to moderate capital appreciation through a target allocation of 40% stocks and 60% bonds.
Commentary
The Conservative Growth portfolio solution is designed for those with current, ongoing grants who are also seeking to invest for future grants in approximately 5-10 years. This investment option is intended to preserve a majority of principal while investing a moderate portion into equities (stocks).
Standard
0.15%
Select
0.11%
Qtr
5.91%
1 Yr
9.49%
5 Yrs
9.69%
10 Yrs
9.30%
Target Allocation
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
active and passive
Goal
Seeks to provide growth of capital and a reasonable level of current income through a target allocation of roughly 60-65% stocks and 35-40% bonds.
Commentary
The Moderate Growth portfolio solution is designed for those who are willing to take on more risk to meet longer-term goals, while continuing to make current, ongoing grants. This option invests in both passive and actively managed funds.
Standard
0.04%
Select
0.03%
Qtr
6.80%
1 Yr
10.99%
5 Yrs
10.11%
10 Yrs
9.92%
Target Allocation
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Seeks to provide capital appreciation and some current income through a target allocation of 80% stocks and 20% bonds.
Commentary
The Growth portfolio solution is designed for those with a longer-term philanthropic time horizon. This investment option provides greater exposure to equities (stocks) to support those with longer-term philanthropic goals. Philanthropists with an eye on the future may utilize this fund to help grow their giving legacy.
Portfolio Builders Customized funds, driven by your giving timeline and goals.
Create the basis of your charitable portfolio
Standard
0.11%
Select
0.11%
Qtr
0.05%
1 Yr
0.89%
5 Yrs
1.12%
10 Yrs
0.59%
Benchmark
U.S. Government Money Market Funds Average
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
active
Goal
Seeks to provide income while maintaining liquidity and a stable share price. Invests primarily in U.S. government agency obligations.
Commentary
The Money Market investment option can be utilized to maintain an account balance in preparation for immediate giving needs. While donors may grant from Money Market, it is not necessary to make grants solely from this investment option.
Standard
0.10%
Select
0.07%
Qtr
0.90%
1 Yr
4.82%
5 Yrs
3.12%
10 Yrs
2.64%
Benchmark
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-5 Year Credit Index
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Seeks current income with limited price volatility and provides exposure to short-term, investment-grade fixed income securities.
Commentary
Donors with ongoing granting plans or current charitable goals may consider utilizing Short-Term Bond. This fund may be used as part of a diversified portfolio aligned to immediate and short-term giving goals.
Standard
0.035%
Select
0.03%
Qtr
0.60%
1 Yr
7.08%
5 Yrs
4.20%
10 Yrs
3.58%
Benchmark
Spliced Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Seeks to provide broad exposure to the investment-grade U.S. bond market.
Commentary
Total Bond may be utilized by donors who are not planning a significant amount of immediate granting, but who are working toward giving goals approximately 2-10 years in the future.
Standard
0.11%
Select
0.07%
Qtr
1.05%
1 Yr
2.14%
5 Yrs
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10 Yrs
—
Benchmark
Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index (USD Hedged)
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Seeks to provide a diversified portfolio of U.S. dollar hedged, high-quality international bonds.
Commentary
Total International Bond is designed to provide broad exposure to non-U.S. investment-grade bonds. This option offers diversification and can help reduce volatility of investment returns due to their low correlation to U.S. bonds. It can be aligned with both short-term and long-term goals.
Standard
0.05%
Select
0.04%
Qtr
8.34%
1 Yr
11.52%
5 Yrs
11.42%
10 Yrs
10.87%
Benchmark
Composite benchmark return: 55% S&P 500 Index, 15% S&P Completion Index, and 30% Spliced Total International Stock Market Index.
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Seeks to provide growth of capital through a 100% allocation to U.S. and international stocks.
Commentary
Total Equity, a multi-fund investment option, provides broad diversification and offers exposure to market performance of both U.S. and non-U.S. equities. For donors seeking to design their own target asset allocation, or those with a higher risk threshold and long-term granting plans, this low-cost option may be appealing.
Standard
0.03%
Select
0.02%
Qtr
9.17%
1 Yr
15.00%
5 Yrs
13.69%
10 Yrs
13.49%
Benchmark
Spliced Total Stock Market Index
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Seeks to provide exposure to large-, mid- and small-cap equities diversified across growth and value styles.
Commentary
Total U.S. Stock is a broadly diversified equity portfolio and aligns with long-term giving goals. For donors looking to grow their charitable assets over time to plan for a large gift or personal legacy, this fund provides that opportunity through equity investments.
Standard
0.08%
Select
0.07%
Qtr
6.48%
1 Yr
3.83%
5 Yrs
6.32%
10 Yrs
4.21%
Benchmark
Spliced Total International Stock Index
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Seeks to provide broad exposure across developed and emerging non-U.S. equity markets.
Commentary
Total International Stock provides greater diversification of equities, which increases both risk and potential return. Donors with long-term or open-ended philanthropic views may utilize this fund to work toward future giving and legacy goals.
Utilize these funds for a broad exposure
Standard
0.07%
Select
0.06%
Qtr
5.82%
1 Yr
12.57%
5 Yrs
—
10 Yrs
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Benchmark
Balanced Composite Index
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Seeks capital appreciation, current income, and long-term growth of income.
Commentary
Balanced Index uses an index sampling and passively managed approach, providing a low-cost option with moderate risk to philanthropists who are balancing short- and long-term giving goals.
Standard
0.25%
Select
0.17%
Qtr
5.92%
1 Yr
7.48%
5 Yrs
—
10 Yrs
—
Benchmark
Wellington Composite Index
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
active
Goal
Seeks long-term capital appreciation and reasonable current income, with moderate risk.
Commentary
The Vanguard Wellington™ Fund, founded in 1929, is the nation's oldest balanced mutual fund. Investment in Wellington, a low-cost, actively managed option, provides broad diversification across all economic sectors that can serve as a core portion of a donor's overall investment strategy for long-term philanthropy.
Standard
1.61%
Select
1.61%
Qtr
7.16%
1 Yr
14.22%
5 Yrs
7.43%
10 Yrs
6.51%
Benchmark
Balanced Composite Index
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
active
Goal
Seeks capital appreciation, current income, and long-term growth of income.
Commentary
Vanguard Charitable is proud to partner with TIFF Investment Management to offer your account exclusive access to the TIFF Multi Asset Fund. This fund gives qualified donors access to a fully diversified portfolio of traditional and alternative strategies. The underlying managers are institutional quality and the Fund is actively managed by TIFF’s investment team.
Include additional international region exposure to your portfolio
Standard
0.10%
Select
0.08%
Qtr
4.72%
1 Yr
0.35%
5 Yrs
4.55%
10 Yrs
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Benchmark
Spliced European Stock Index
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Targets European common stocks and is diversified across developed markets.
Commentary
For donors with a long-term granting time horizon, an investment in European Stock provides a portfolio with a larger allocation of stocks in this region and introduces a higher level of risk inherent in international stock investments.
Standard
0.10%
Select
0.08%
Qtr
6.81%
1 Yr
5.79%
5 Yrs
7.66%
10 Yrs
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Benchmark
Spliced Pacific Stock Index
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Targets Pacific-region common stocks.
Commentary
For donors with a long-term granting time horizon, an investment in Pacific Stock provides a portfolio with a larger allocation of stocks in this region and introduces a higher level of risk inherent in international stock investments.
Standard
0.14%
Select
0.10%
Qtr
8.93%
1 Yr
9.69%
5 Yrs
8.19%
10 Yrs
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Benchmark
Spliced Emerging Markets Index
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Targets emerging markets common stocks.
Commentary
For donors with a long-term granting time horizon, an investment in Emerging Markets provides a portfolio with a larger allocation of stocks in this region and introduces a higher level of risk inherent in international stock investments.
Values-driven Investments Socially responsible investment options.
Standard
0.12%
Select
0.12%
Qtr
9.94%
1 Yr
20.67%
5 Yrs
—
10 Yrs
—
Benchmark
FTSE U.S. All Cap Choice Index
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of large-, mid-, and small-capitalization stocks of U.S. companies, while adhering to certain environmental, social, and corporate governance criteria.
Commentary
ESG U.S. Stock allows donors to align charitable investments with personal values. Companies are screened for certain ESG criteria, and the fund specifically excludes stocks of companies in industries, such as alcohol, tobacco, weapons, adult entertainment, gambling and nuclear power, as well as companies that own fossil fuels reserves. The index fund also excludes stocks of companies that do not meet standards of U.N. global compact principles and companies that do not meet appropriate diversity criteria. Donors looking to grow their portfolios over time with equity investments may wish to utilize this option solely or as part of a diversified portfolio to achieve a range of giving goals.
Standard
0.17%
Select
0.17%
Qtr
7.89%
1 Yr
6.91%
5 Yrs
—
10 Yrs
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Benchmark
FTSE Global All Cap ex U.S. Choice Index
Underlying funds
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of large-, mid-, and small-capitalization companies located in developed and emerging markets outside of the United States, while adhering to certain environmental, social, and corporate governance criteria.
Commentary
ESG International Stock allows donors to align charitable investments with personal values. Companies are screened for certain ESG criteria, and the fund specifically excludes stocks of companies in industries, such as alcohol, tobacco, weapons, adult entertainment, gambling and nuclear power, as well as companies that own fossil fuels reserves. The index fund also excludes stocks of companies that do not meet standards of U.N. global compact principles and companies that do not meet appropriate diversity criteria. Donors looking to grow their portfolios over time with equity investments may wish to utilize this option solely or as part of a diversified portfolio to achieve a range of giving goals.
Standard
0.14%
Select
0.14%
Qtr
9.32%
1 Yr
16.40%
5 Yrs
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10 Yrs
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Benchmark
70% FTSE U.S. All Cap Choice Index
30% FTSE Global All Cap ex U.S. Choice Index
Active funds focus on outperforming the market compared to a specific benchmark through a portfolio manager’s selections. Passive funds seek to mimic benchmarks by tracking an index
passive
Goal
Provides exposure to U.S. and International stocks screened for certain environmental, social, and corporate governance criteria through a targeted, professionally rebalanced allocation of 70% U.S. and 30% International equity.
Commentary
ESG Global Stock, a proprietary blend of ESG U.S. Stock and ESG International Stock, provides a broad diversification of equities, including a global investment allocation, in a passively managed index fund that is professionally rebalanced daily to maintain target allocation. For donors with a higher risk threshold and long-term granting plans, this low-cost and professionally-rebalanced values-driven fund may be an option.
Footnotes
- Expense ratios are assessed by the Vanguard mutual funds/exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and vary based on allocation and account status; Vanguard Charitable does not itself charge investment fees. While they may be invested in mutual funds or ETFs, the investment options are not themselves mutual funds, nor are they publicly traded. They are not available for investment by any individual or organization apart from Vanguard Charitable. As such, prospectuses only exist for the underlying mutual funds, and not for the Vanguard Charitable investment options.
- Standard account expense ratios utilize the Institutional share class of the underlying Vanguard mutual funds when possible. Select account expense ratios utilize the Institutional plus share class of the underlying Vanguard mutual funds where applicable.
- Income benchmark: 80% Spliced Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index, 14% Spliced Total Stock Market Index, 6% Spliced Total International Stock Market Index. Spliced Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index: Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index through December 31, 2009; Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index thereafter. Spliced Total Stock Market Index: Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index through April 22, 2005; MSCI US Broad Market Index through June 2, 2013; and CRSP US Total Market Index thereafter. Spliced Total International Stock Market Index: Total International Composite Index through August 31, 2006; MSCI EAFE + Emerging Markets Index through December 15, 2010; MSCI ACWI ex US IMI Index through June 2, 2013; and FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index thereafter.
- Conservative Growth benchmark: 60% Spliced Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index, 30% Spliced Total Stock Market Index, and 10% Spliced Total International Stock Index. Spliced Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index: Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index through December 31, 2009; Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index thereafter. Spliced Total Stock Market Index: Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index through April 22, 2005; MSCI US Broad Market Index through June 2, 2013; and CRSP US Total Market Index thereafter. Spliced Total International Stock Market Index:Total International Composite Index through August 31, 2006; MSCI EAFE + Emerging Markets Index through December 15, 2010; MSCI ACWI ex US IMI Index through June 2, 2013; and FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index thereafter.
- Moderate Growth benchmark: 60% Wilshire 5000 Index and 40% Lehman Aggregate Bond Index through December 31, 2009; 45% Balanced Composite Index, 45% Wellington Composite Index, and 10% Spliced Total International Stock Index thereafter. Balanced Composite Index: Made up of two unmanaged benchmarks, weighted 60% Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index and 40% Lehman Aggregate Bond Index through May 31, 2005; 60% MSCI US Broad Market Index and 40% Bloomberg Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index through January 14, 2013; and 60% CRSP US Total Market Index and 40% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index thereafter. Wellington Composite Index: 65% S&P 500 Index and 35% Lehman Long Credit AA or Better Index through February 29, 2000; 65% S&P 500 Index and 35% Bloomberg Barclays Capital Credit A or Better Index thereafter. Spliced Total International Stock Market Index: Total International Composite Index through August 31, 2006; MSCI EAFE + Emerging Markets Index through December 15, 2010; MSCI ACWI ex US IMI Index through June 2, 2013; and FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index thereafter.
- Growth benchmark: 80% Wilshire 5000 Index and 20% Lehman Aggregate Bond Index through December 31, 2009; 55% Spliced Total Stock Market Index, 20% Spliced Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index, and 25% Spliced Total International Stock Market Index thereafter. Spliced Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index: Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index through December 31, 2009; Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index thereafter. Spliced Total Stock Market Index: Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index through April 22, 2005; MSCI US Broad Market Index through June 2, 2013; and CRSP US Total Market Index thereafter. Spliced Total International Stock Market Index: Total International Composite Index through August 31, 2006; MSCI EAFE + Emerging Markets Index through December 15, 2010; MSCI ACWI ex US IMI Index through June 2, 2013; and FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index thereafter.
- Total Bond benchmark: Spliced Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index reflects the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index through December 31, 2009; Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index thereafter.
- Total International Bond benchmark: Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate ex-USD Float Adjusted RIC Capped Index Hedged: Includes government, government agency, corporate, and securitized non-U.S. investment grade fixed-income investments, all issued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and with maturities of more than one year.
- Total Equity benchmark: 55% S&P 500 Index, 15% S&P Completion Index, and 30% Spliced Total International Stock Market Index. Spliced Total International Stock Market Index: Total International Composite Index through August 31, 2006; MSCI EAFE + Emerging Markets Index through December 15, 2010; MSCI ACWI ex US IMI Index through June 2, 2013; and FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index thereafter.
- Total U.S. Stock benchmark: Total U.S. Stock benchmark: Spliced Total Stock Market Index reflects the performance of the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index through April 22, 2005; MSCI US Broad Market Index through June 2, 2013; and CRSP US Total Market Index thereafter.
- Total International Stock benchmark: Spliced Total International Stock Market Index reflects the performance of the Total International Composite Index through August 31, 2006; MSCI EAFE + Emerging Markets Index through December 15, 2010; MSCI ACWI ex US IMI Index through June 2, 2013; and FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index thereafter.
- Balanced Index benchmark: Balanced Composite Index: Weighted 60% Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Index (formerly known as the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Index) and 40% Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index through May 31, 2005; 60% MSCI US Broad Market Index and 40% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index through December 31, 2009; 60% MSCI US Broad Market Index and 40% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index through January 14, 2013; and 60% CRSP US Total Market Index and 40% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Float Adjusted Index thereafter.
- Wellington benchmark: Wellington Composite Index: 65% S&P 500 Index and 35% Lehman U.S. Long Credit AA or Better Bond Index through February 29, 2000; 65% S&P 500 Index and 35% Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Credit A or Better Bond Index thereafter.
- TIFF Map: 1.61% annualized expense ratio for year-ended 12/31/19. The TIFF Multi-Asset Pool is generally available to accounts with ongoing balances over $100,000. Refer to our Policies and guidelines booklet for more information."
- European Stock benchmark: Spliced European Stock Index reflects performance of the MSCI Europe Index through March 26, 2013; FTSE Developed Europe Index through September 30, 2015; and FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index thereafter.
- Pacific Stock benchmark: Spliced Pacific Stock Index reflects performance of the MSCI Pacific Index through March 26, 2013; FTSE Developed Asia Pacific Index through September 30, 2015; and FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index thereafter.
- Emerging Markets benchmark: Spliced Emerging Markets Index reflects performance of the Select Emerging Markets Index through August 23, 2006; the MSCI Emerging Markets Index through January 9, 2013; the FTSE Emerging Transition Index through June 27, 2013; the FTSE Emerging Index through November 1, 2015; the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Transition Index through September 18, 2016; and the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index thereafter.
- Underlying funds for the Values-Driven Investment options are Vanguard exchange-traded funds. However, all Vanguard Charitable investment options are traded once daily and pricing is based on the NAV.
- ESG U.S. Stock benchmark: FTSE U.S. All Cap Choice Index
- ESG International Stock benchmark: FTSE Global All Cap ex U.S. Choice Index
- ESG Global Stock Pool Benchmark: Weighted 70% FTSE U.S. All Cap Choice Index and 30% FTSE Global All Cap ex U.S. Choice Index.
- The potential for risk in Vanguard funds can be categorized in levels from 1 to 5. Learn more in our FAQs.
- Any Portfolio Solutions option can be combined with other Solutions, Portfolio Builders, and Values-Driven Investment options.
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