TIFF MAF investment philosophy
Vanguard Charitable invests donated assets with disciplined, clear objectives, and a long-term outlook. Low-cost index-based mutual funds make up the majority of our investment option holdings. The benefits of a long-term, low-cost, diversified investment philosophy has been proven over many years.
We offer the TIFF Multi-Asset Fund to give you a globally diversified portfolio of equities, fixed income instruments, REITs, commodities, and other securities to expand its investments and facilitate your long-term philanthropic planning.
- Long Term
TIFF is an intergenerational investment for donors with long-term strategies.
- Diversified
TIFF offers a globally diversified portfolio of equities, fixed incomes instruments, REITs, commodities, securities and select hedge funds.
Is TIFF Multi-Asset Fund right for you?
While the TIFF Multi-Asset Fund is an intriguing mix of globally diversified equities, fixed income instruments, REITs, commodities and other securities, it's not for everyone. If you maintain a high account balance and wish to pursue long-term giving strategies, similar to an endowment, this could be a solid choice for your philanthropic goals.
Eligibility Requirements | $100,000 or more currently maintained in another fund 1 |
Initial Investment | $50,000 |
Additional Exchanges | $10,000 or more |
Entry and Exit Fee | 0.35% of the transaction amount2 |
Footnotes
- Eligibility is subject to Vanguard Charitable's approval and is based on account balance, activity, and patterns. Accounts with balances less than $1 million will be evaluated. A maximum of 90% of your account's total balance may be invested in the Multi-Asset Pool.
- For the period of 10/1/2020 through 12/31/2021, TIFF will waive the 0.35% entry fee on all new investments. Exit fees still apply.

Maintenance fee may be applied
Accounts having a balance below $15,000 may be subject to an annual maintenance fee of $250.

You are eligible for special rates
Our premier clients enjoy reduced pricing to further maximize their impact.
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