VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
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The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is a 501(c)(3) organization that has disbursed a total of $3 billion in grants to 41,114 grantees, primarily focusing on California, New York, and Massachusetts. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Vanguard Charitable can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPY AND MAXIMIZE ITS IMPACT OVER TIME.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
IMPACTASSETSINC
$406.2M
3%
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$239.6M
2%
THE CLEAR FUND
$187.5M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
24.3K
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM?
No. VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM give?
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM make each year?
In 2024, VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM awarded about 24,270 grants, totaling nearly $3 billion. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM fund recently?
In 2024, VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM awarded grants to about 41,110 grantees. Recent grantees include IMPACTASSETSINC, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, and THE CLEAR FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM?
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.