Philanthropic Impact Fund RFP

Philanthropic Impact Fund RFP is sponsored by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program. The Philanthropic Impact Fund (PIF) aims to strengthen nonprofit organizations and philanthropic infrastructure. It focuses on integrating AI, educating donors, and enhancing the narrative around the nonprofit sector.

Living Our Mission | Vanguard Charitable Giving With Vanguard Charitable Vanguard Charitable manages two mission-driven funds with assets that are held outside of a DAF. These funds focus on two areas: intermediate to long-term disaster relief and the advancement of philanthropy. Read on to learn more about these unique funds.

These funds can be named in your succession plan. Gifts of $5,000 or more are also accepted and, unlike a DAF, donations from an IRA may qualify as a qualified charitable distribution or QCD. Grants are researched by an in-house committee and then selected by our Board of Trustees.

Grants from this fund will equal 5% of the average of the previous three fiscal-year-ending fund balance. 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.

The Philanthropic Impact Fund The Philanthropic Impact Fund (PIF) issues grants that elevate the philanthropic industry. The PIF works to help donors make informed granting decisions and educates nonprofits on providing effective and efficient solutions to increase capacity and capability.

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)? Grants are awarded annually via a competitive request for proposal process (RFP). The process varies between the PIF and SDRF.

Click on the links below to read about eligibility criteria and how to apply for funding from Vanguard Charitable. To submit an RFP or LOI, 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.

Sustainable Disaster-Relief Fund request for proposal Request for proposals: CLOSED If you're interested in submitting an LOI for our next granting cycle, please check back in Fall 2026 for more information.

Philanthropic Impact Fund request for proposal Please note: In order to apply for funding from the PIF, you will need to complete a Letter of Interest (LOI), demonstrating that your request is aligned with one of the PIF's focus areas. If your LOI is approved, you will be invited to complete a full proposal. If you're interested in submitting an LOI for our next granting cycle, please check back in Fall 2026 for more information.

Did you know that you can support disaster relief through your DAF account? DAFs are uniquely positioned to support both long- and short-term disaster relief efforts. Get started by opening your account.

Maintenance fee may be applied Accounts having a balance below $25,000 may be subject to an annual maintenance fee of $250. You are eligible for special rates Our premier clients enjoy reduced pricing to further maximize their impact. Our representatives are happy to guide you through.

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