Keep in mind
To open an account, the minimum initial contribution is $25,000 and the minimum additional contribution is $5,000. Contributions initiated through vanguard.com, that are in good order and submitted before 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, can be processed the same business day. All other contributions must be received, in good order, by 1:00 p.m. Eastern time, for same-day processing.
$25,000
$5,000
4:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Ways to contribute
Contributions from vanguard.com
After completing a one-time process to link your Vanguard Charitable and Vanguard accounts, you can initiate online contributions from a Vanguard Individual, Joint or Trust account by completing the following steps. Need to link your accounts? Get instructions in the FAQs.
- Log on to vanguard.com. Do you have a Vanguard Financial Advisor in Personal Advisor Services? If so, we strongly recommend consulting with them before making a contribution from a managed account.
- From the menu, choose Documents & statements icon, select Tax forms & information. Scroll down to Additional resources, then click the Vanguard Philanthropic Center.
- Click Start Donation to continue with your contribution. Interested in cost basis? See here.
If you do not meet these requirements, see the Contributions from Vanguard - paper-based authorization section.
Contributions from Vanguard - paper-based authorization
- Click Contribute.
- Select Assets held at Vanguard then choose one of the following:
- "I am not eligible for electronic authorization - Enter a Vanguard mutual fund"
- “I am not eligible for electronic authorization - Enter a Security (Other than a Vanguard mutual fund)”
- Manually enter your account details and
- You must print and send a Letter of Authorization to Vanguard Charitable. If you have a current Standing Letter of Authorization in place, you will not need any additional paperwork.
- To learn more about additional authentication options for Vanguard assets, please click here.
- Interested in cost basis? See here.
Asset held outside of Vanguard - Security
- Click Contribute.
- Select Asset held outside of Vanguard.
- Enter a security gift.
- Complete required fields and submit.
- Contact your broker or firm holding the securities to determine if additional paperwork is needed and to provide transfer instructions.
- Your brokerage firm must initiate the transfer of shares.
Asset held outside of Vanguard - Mutual fund
- Click Contribute.
- Select Asset held outside of Vanguard.
- Select Enter a mutual fund gift.
- Complete required fields and submit.
- We recommend contacting the holding firm to determine if it is able to initiate an electronic transfer.
- If not, please return the Letter of Authorization (provided in the Funding instructions step).
- Enclose a copy of an account statement less than 90 days old from your current institution.
Stock certificate
- Click Contribute.
- Select Stock certificate.
- Complete required fields and submit.
- Return the Letter of Authorization (provided in the Funding instructions step) and the properly endorsed original stock certificate. Both documents require a Medallion signature guarantee.
Restricted stock & complex assets
We welcome complex assets, such as private equity, non-publicly traded stock, LLC or LP interest, hedge fund interest, insurance policies, real estate, art, and more. Each asset is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Want more information on donating complex assets? Take a look at 5 steps to contribute complex assets or give us a call at 888-383-4483.
Check or Electronic Bank Transfer (EBT)
- Click Contribute.
- Select Check or Electronic bank transfer.
- Complete required fields and submit.
- Instruct your bank to send the electronic bank transfer transaction to Vanguard Charitable.
Wire
- Click Contribute.
- Select Wire.
- Complete required fields and submit.
- Provide your bank with wiring instructions.
Wiring instructions:
Wire to: FRB ABA 011001234
The Bank of New York Mellon, 225 Liberty St., New York, NY 10286
For credit to: Account 0724947 - Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
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