What makes us the highest-value donor-advised fund?
It begins with low costs, but doesn’t stop there.
Our commitment to low costs is not a passing phase. It’s been a cornerstone of Vanguard Charitable since our founding, and we are always on the lookout for ways to lower costs further for you. We take our mission to heart—and we can’t increase philanthropy and maximize its impact unless we’re minimizing fees. When you look at the whole package, our average weighted all-in fee—at just 0.31%—is far lower than almost any other comparable provider.
But high value doesn’t just come through low costs. Anyone can lower costs if they scrimp on service. Instead, we’ve done the opposite, working consistently to add the right philanthropic tools to your toolkit. This year alone, we’ve built out our investment offer, enhanced our contribution processes, and expanded our granting services—while also continuing to lower fees, all in an effort to ensure you are maximizing your giving impact.
Here’s a snapshot of some of the things we accomplished together this past year: