What sets us apart
Lower fees:
- Lower all-in fee ensures your donations make the greatest impact
- Vanguard-backed, at-cost investments
- Tiered fee schedule
- A history of lowering fees over time and passing savings on to you
Flexibility:
- Investments to fit your individual investing style and charitable timeframe,
- Support and options when considering legacy planning
- Optional anonymity when you make a grant
- Easy online account management
Convenience:
- Consolidated charitable giving makes tax time easier
- We take charity due diligence and administrative tasks off your plate
- You have 24/7 access to your account
- Set recurring grant schedules to offer ongoing support
What the Vanguard Charitable donor-advised fund (DAF) offers you:
Giving Strategy
You’ll get philanthropic planning resources, insightful thought leadership, and charitable planning guides.
Asset Strategy
We accept a wide array of assets, including appreciated securities, complex assets, and cash gifts.
Investment Strategy
Access a variety of Vanguard-aligned investment options that suit your investment style and giving goals.
Granting Strategy
Our wide-range of granting options gives you flexibility, including single grants, recurring grants, international grants*, recoverable grants, and customizable recognition options.
How the Vanguard Charitable donor-advised fund works
Low-cost, convenient, and tax-efficient charitable giving. Learn how a Vanguard Charitable donor-advised fund can support your future philanthropy.
Our Mission
We believe that the easiest, smartest, and most convenient way to fulfill your philanthropic goals is through a Vanguard Charitable donor-advised fund, a tax-effective way to consolidate, accrue, and grant your assets to charity.
And we stand by our investment philosophy: Keep all-in fees low without sacrificing investment performance. While your charitable donations have the potential to grow tax-free, industry-low costs help maximize returns for the benefit of your favorite charities.
Our mission is clear: To increase philanthropy and maximize its impact over time. To reach our mission, we must first help you reach yours.
*Additional fees may apply.