Some requests may still be submitted during the transition, while others may be temporarily unavailable or delayed. If you have a time-sensitive contribution, grant recommendation, exchange, or other transaction, we encourage you to complete it before the transition period when possible.
Contributions of assets held at Vanguard are temporarily unavailable during the transition. This includes online contributions through the Vanguard Philanthropic Center and paper form submissions. Please check back later or contact Vanguard or Vanguard Charitable for assistance.
Vanguard Charitable is preparing for a planned systems transition expected to occur in mid-August. We will share more information in advance about timing and any temporary service impacts.
Most updates will happen behind the scenes. You may notice some experiences look slightly different, but you can continue using Vanguard Charitable services much as you do today.
Vanguard Charitable is updating the systems that support account activity and transaction processing. These updates are intended to support a more consistent experience for donors, advisors, and charities. During the transition, some account activities and transactions may be temporarily unavailable or take longer than usual.
Offer your employees charitable giving accounts through our Employee Philanthropic Account program. Because we understand your organization is unique, please contact us for more details. We are happy to discuss custom pricing, account elements and company benefits.
A corporate philanthropic account with us lessens the administrative burden associated with your firm's corporate giving. As a national donor-advised fund, we work with a broad base of corporate donors to consolidate, accrue, and grant assets to charity, making your charitable giving easier.
What could your foundation accomplish with fewer constraints and more freedom to act?
Explore how pairing a DAF with your foundation could help you deepen your impact.
Private foundations and donor-advised funds are both designed to fuel generosity at scale; enabling you to contribute assets, invest for potential growth, and support the causes you care about over time.
Each offer distinct strengths:
Private foundations and DAFs are powerful on their own—but even stronger together. Have you considered using both to elevate your philanthropy?
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Accounts having a balance below $25,000 may be subject to an annual maintenance fee of $250.
Our premier clients enjoy reduced pricing to further maximize their impact.
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