Vanguard Charitable

We're thrilled to share our 2025 year-end results! The numbers speak volumes about the generosity of our donors.

Key highlights:
• Our donors recommended more than $4 billion in grants—a 31% increase from 2024
• $900 million in grants were issued during Giving Season alone, a new Vanguard Charitable record
• There was a 58% surge in new accounts
• More than 264,000 grants were distributed, a 10% growth from 2024

The passion and commitment we witnessed in 2025 was nothing short of extraordinary. Now, it's time to ensure 2026 is your most strategic giving year yet—discover how a DAF can amplify your charitable impact while strengthening your tax position.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ObkIPb

💡 Nearly one-third of all charitable giving happens in December—with 10% occurring in just the last three days of the year.

While donors are trying to complete their giving before the new year, nonprofits need support beyond the holiday season to sustain their missions year-round.

Our Chief Financial Officer, Mark Froehlich, shares several strategies that allow donors to have both tax-smart giving and charitable impact throughout the year.

Dive deeper by checking out Mark's helpful guide featured in Kiplinger: https://bit.ly/457OJFb

Giving Tuesday Is Just the Start: An Expert Guide to Keeping Your Charitable Giving Momentum Going All Year Instead of treating your charitable giving as a year-end rush for tax breaks, consider using smart tools like donor-advised funds (DAFs), recurring grants and unrestricted giving for maximum impact throughout the year.

The GivingTuesday numbers are in. Vanguard Charitable donors' giving with their donor-advised funds (DAFs) increased by 26% over the last year and supported 23% more charities, proving that strategic philanthropy and heartfelt generosity go hand in hand.

Recently, our Chief Communications Officer, Elaine Kenig, spoke with The Chronicle of Philanthropy about why donors are using DAFs to boost their year-end giving. You can read the full article here:

GivingTuesday’s $4B Surge: What It Signals for Your Year-End Strategy The results were up 13 percent over last year.

December 31 is quickly approaching, but the window to align your values and financial goals remains open. There's still time to contribute to your donor-advised fund (DAF) account and gain the tax benefits.

Plan your giving in 3 easy steps:

1️⃣ Contribute to your DAF and boost your tax deductions
2️⃣ Invest charitable dollars for potential growth over time
3️⃣ Recommend grants to the nonprofits you're most passionate about

The last day to recommend a grant and take advantage of 2025 tax benefits is December 9. To view other key dates and learn more about year-end giving strategies, visit: https://bit.ly/3Kb8N2q

Don't miss this opportunity to make your year-end giving count.

Join thousands of Vanguard Charitable donors in upholding the spirit of giving on National Philanthropy Day, Saturday, November 15. Your generosity, whether supporting disaster relief, social justice, or other causes you're passionate about, creates a lasting impact for individuals and nonprofits globally.

To celebrate, visit https://bit.ly/47Gpiwl and discover top charities, access expert tips on effective giving strategies, and start your philanthropic journey by opening a donor-advised fund account.

How will you be commemorating National Philanthropy Day?

The 62nd annual Hawaii Tax Institute Conference has come to a close, but the insights and connections made will have a lasting impact. This year's event brought together financial planners, educators, wealth management professionals, donor-advised fund sponsors, and more to explore the latest tax and wealth transfer trends and strategies.

Our Senior Business Development Executive, Cindy VanAmburgh, was on hand to showcase the power of donor-advised funds (DAFs) in creating a holistic and effective approach to tax planning and wealth transfer.

This year's conference may be over, but our commitment to helping advisors and individuals optimize their giving strategies remains strong. Discover how a DAF can be a game-changer for your estate planning by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4qLnzx6

🍂 Autumn isn't just about cozy vibes—it's the perfect time to build a holistic giving plan that aligns with your values and financial goals.

Our "Fall and Philanthropy: Tips for charitable wealth planning" blog highlights the benefits of using this period to strategize your charitable donations, optimize your tax approach, and ensure your grants have the greatest possible impact before the year ends. By planning now, you can enjoy a more relaxed holiday season with your loved ones.

To discover more about creating a meaningful giving plan, read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3XeQkVk

Vanguard Charitable President Rebecca Moffett spoke with nonprofit financial leaders on Monday as part of the Independent Sector's National Summit in Atlanta. As need and service areas continue to increase for nonprofits, Rebecca discussed ways to build a financially stable, resilient, and thriving sector—and DAF funding is a key part of that.

When donors support nonprofits with a DAF, they're not just strengthening their own charitable giving strategies. They're empowering nonprofits to deliver on and improve upon their mission year after year.