Sustainable Disaster-Relief Fund
The Sustainable Disaster-Relief Fund (SDRF) was established in 2006 to aid communities hit by natural disasters. This fund supports communities as they rebuild and establish necessary infrastructure to better handle the impact of a repeat disaster.
Donate
Gifts of $5,000 or more are accepted. Unlike a DAF, donations to the SDRF from an IRA may qualify as a qualified charitable distribution or QCD.
Manage
Grants are researched by an in-house committee and then selected by our senior leadership team.
Goal
The fund grants at least 5% of its total assets annually.
The Philanthropic Impact Fund
The Philanthropic Impact Fund (PIF) issues grants that elevate the philanthropic industry. PIF works to help donors make informed granting decisions and educates nonprofits on providing effective and efficient solutions to increase capacity and capability.
Donate
This fund can be named in your succession plan.
Manage
Grants are researched by an in-house committee and then selected by our Board of Trustees.
Goal
Grants from this fund will equal 5% of the average of the previous three fiscal-year-ending fund balance.
Information about funding for nonprofits
Information about funding for nonprofits
Are you a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit interested in applying for funding from the Philanthropic Impact Fund (PIF) or the Sustainable Disaster-Relief Fund (SDRF)? Click on the links below to read about eligibility criteria and how to apply for funding from Vanguard Charitable. The PIF and SDRF grants are awarded annually via a competitive request for proposal process (RFP).
To submit an RFP, click on the applicable link below. You will be asked to create a profile for your organization and complete a funding application for this year’s funding. Registration and profile creation is a one-time activity.
Request for proposals: Closed | January 16, 2024 – February 23, 2024
Philanthropic Impact Fund request for proposal
Request for proposals: Closed | January 29, 2024 – March 8, 2024
Sustainable Disaster-Relief Fund request for proposal