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Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

EIN 23-2888152SOUTHEASTERN, PA 193989917Founded 1997WebsiteIRS Tax Year 2023 · Period ending June 30, 2024
Mission Statement

TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPY AND MAXIMIZE ITS IMPACT OVER TIME.

IRS Tax Year 2023

Period ending June 30, 2024

Tax year 2024 filing not yet available. This is the most recent filing on record.

Total Revenue

$6.4B

+40.1%YoY

Total Expenses

$3.1B

+44.6%YoY

Net Assets

$22.1B

+30.1%YoY

Employees

119

-7.8%YoY

Grants Paid

$3.1B

Program Expense Ratio

99.7%

Fundraising Efficiency

153405.3%

This nonprofit profile presents IRS Form 990 tax filing data for Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program (EIN: 23-2888152), based on the 2023 tax year annual return filed with the Internal Revenue Service.

Sections below include financial summaries (revenue, expenses, and net assets), program accomplishments, officer and key employee compensation, detailed executive pay breakdowns, top independent contractors, governance policies and audit information, related tax-exempt organizations. All figures are reported in USD as filed.

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RoundPaper IndicatorsTax Year 2023

Financial Health

Revenue grew +40.1% to $6.4B
Program spending ratio of 99.7% — excellent
85.6 months of operating reserves — strong cushion
Expenses increased +44.6% year-over-year

Transparency

Conflict of interest policy adopted
Whistleblower policy in place
Financial statements independently audited
6-member board, 6 independent

Compensation

Top compensation: $498,196 (PRESIDENT)
Top exec pay is 0.0% of total expenses — very modest
Schedule J filed for 11 individuals — detailed disclosure
No executive perks reported

Program Effectiveness

1 program reported
99.7% of spending goes to programs
No programs generate independent revenue
$3.1B in grants paid to other organizations

Financial Stability

Debt-to-asset ratio of 0.4% — low leverage
0.0 months cash runway — tight liquidity
Revenue diversification: moderately diversified
Net assets trending upward over recent filings

Risk Flags

2 business transactions with interested persons
No material diversion or misuse reported
No family/business relationships on board

Indicators derived from IRS Form 990 data. Not financial advice.

Organization Summary

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in SOUTHEASTERN, PA, founded in 1997. The organization has held tax-exempt status since 1997. In its 2023 filing, the organization reported $6.4B in total revenue, a 40.1% increase from the prior year, and $3.1B in total expenses. The organization employed 119 people. REBECCA MOFFETT, PRESIDENT, is the highest-compensated individual at $498,196. The organization runs 1 program, totaling $3.1B in program expenses. 6 of 6 recommended governance policies are in place.

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is classified under NTEE code T700. Its foundation type is 15.

Programs(Tax Year 2023)

1 record

Programs Overview

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program operates 1 program, with total program expenses of $3.1B. Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program's largest program accounts for 100% of total program spending.

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Program 1Expenses: $3,083,313,483

SEE SCHEDULE O

Financial Overview(Tax Years 2020–2023)

4 records

Financial Highlights

Over the past 4 years, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program's revenue has grown from $4.9B to $6.4B, a 29.7% increase. Program expenses represent 100% of total spending.

Revenue increased 40.1% year-over-year, while expenses grew 44.6%. net assets rose to $22.1B, up 30.1% from the prior year. the organization reduced headcount by 10 employees.

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program derives 90% from contributions and grants, with 10% from investment income.

Revenue is primarily driven by contributions and grants (90%), with investment income at 10%.

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program allocates 100% to programs, 0% to management and general, 0% to fundraising.

Revenue grew by 40.1% and expenses grew by 44.6% year over year.

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program distributed $3.1B in grants to other organizations and individuals, representing 99% of total expenses.

Over 4 filings from 2020–2023, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program grew revenue from $4.9B to $6.4B (+29.7%) while maintaining a program expense ratio of 100%. During this period, the organization grew from 106 to 119 employees.

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program holds $22.2B in total assets against $94.2M in liabilities (debt-to-asset ratio of 0%). The organization has 85.7 months of operating reserves. Cash and equivalents of $0 cover approximately 0.0 months of expenses.

Revenue

YearTotal RevenueContributionsGov't GrantsProgram RevenueInvestment
2023$6.4B$5.7B$0$0$664.0M
2022$4.6B$2.4B$0$0$2.2B
2021$3.1B$3.0B$0$0$74.1M
2020$4.9B$4.3B$0$0$688.3M

Expenses

YearTotal ExpensesProgramManagementFundraisingGrants Paid
2023$3.1B$3.1B$6.4M$3.7M$3.1B
2022$2.1B$2.1B$6.9M$3.5M$2.1B
2021$1.9B$1.9B$7.2M$3.0M$1.9B
2020$1.9B$1.9B$4.6M$2.5M$1.8B

Program Expense Ratio

99.7%

Admin Expense Ratio

0.2%

Fundraising Efficiency

153405.3%

Operating Reserve

85.7 mo

People & Compensation(Tax Year 2023)

18 records

Compensation Summary

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program reported compensation for 18 officers and key employees. Total officer compensation was $3.1M, representing 0.1% of total expenses.

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program's highest-compensated individual received $498K in total compensation. Total officer compensation of $3.1M represents 0.1% of total expenses.

NameTitleTypeHours/wkComp from OrgRelated OrgsTotal
REBECCA MOFFETTPRESIDENT
Officer
40.00$423,545$0$498,196
ANN L GILLCHIEF PHILANTHROPIC OFFICER
Key Employee
40.00$317,778$0$377,742
MARK FROEHLICHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40.00$293,331$0$349,759
DEONE POWELLGEN. COUNSEL & CHIEF LEGAL OFF
Key Employee
40.00$285,887$0$338,454
JODI ROSENCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Key Employee
40.00$228,079$0$288,242
ELAINE KENIGCHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Key Employee
40.00$200,947$0$259,293
LISA LENKERSR. MGR. RISK & COMPLEX ASSETS
Highest Comp
40.00$159,541$0$210,328
MARY JANE EMERYDIRECTOR OF FINANCE/CONTROLLER
Highest Comp
40.00$166,154$0$200,180
VICTORIA KELBER-MCKEESR. MANAGER PRODUCT OWNER
Highest Comp
40.00$145,694$0$196,714
JESSICA NEFFSR. MANAGER, HEAD OF DELIVERY
Highest Comp
40.00$149,044$0$190,899
AMANDA WELSHOPERATIONS SR. MANAGER
Highest Comp
40.00$135,584$0$184,326
JOHN J BRENNANTRUSTEE & CHAIRMAN
Director
1.00$0$0$0
RENEE B BOOTHTRUSTEE
Director
1.00$0$0$0
PAMELA DIPPEL CHONEYTRUSTEE
Director
1.00$0$0$0
MICHAEL F HOLLANDTRUSTEE
Director
1.00$0$0$0
MICHAEL S MILLERTRUSTEE
Director
1.00$0$0$0
LARRY DUBINSKITRUSTEE
Director
1.00$0$0$0
CELIA ROADYSECRETARY
Officer
1.00$0$0$0

Compensation Breakdown

Schedule J detail — base, bonus, benefits, and executive perks

REBECCA MOFFETT

Base Salary

$368,545

Bonus

$55,000

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$49,500

Nontaxable Benefits

$25,151

JODI ROSEN

Base Salary

$202,526

Bonus

$25,553

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$35,570

Nontaxable Benefits

$24,593

ANN L GILL

Base Salary

$282,716

Bonus

$35,062

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$48,423

Nontaxable Benefits

$11,541

MARK FROEHLICH

Base Salary

$254,221

Bonus

$39,110

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$46,062

Nontaxable Benefits

$10,366

DEONE POWELL

Base Salary

$254,637

Bonus

$31,250

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$40,961

Nontaxable Benefits

$11,606

ELAINE KENIG

Base Salary

$179,113

Bonus

$21,834

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$32,751

Nontaxable Benefits

$25,595

MARY JANE EMERY

Base Salary

$156,004

Bonus

$10,150

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$25,765

Nontaxable Benefits

$8,261

LISA LENKER

Base Salary

$148,615

Bonus

$10,926

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$25,768

Nontaxable Benefits

$25,019

JESSICA NEFF

Base Salary

$139,796

Bonus

$9,248

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$23,656

Nontaxable Benefits

$18,199

VICTORIA KELBER-MCKEE

Base Salary

$136,775

Bonus

$8,919

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

$22,537

Nontaxable Benefits

$28,483

AMANDA WELSH

Base Salary

$126,778

Bonus

$8,806

Other Reportable

Retirement/Deferred

Nontaxable Benefits

$25,639

Top Contractors(Tax Year 2023)

5 records

Contractor Summary

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program reported 5 contractors receiving over $100,000, with total contractor payments of $14.6M.

NameServiceCompensation
UST GLOBAL INCTECH ADMIN. SERVICES$4,371,883
VANGUARD GROUP INCOCCUP. & ADMIN. SVS.$4,242,608
SLALOM LLC DBA SLALOM CONSULTTECH SERVICES$3,374,395
UST GLOBAL INCTECH ADMIN. SERVICES$2,136,429
KL GATES LLPLEGAL & LOBBYING SER$453,488

Governance & Compliance(Tax Year 2023)

Governance Snapshot

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program has 6 of 6 recommended governance policies in place, including conflict of interest, whistleblower, document retention. Its board has 6 members, 6 of whom are independent.

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program's financial statements are audited, an audit committee oversees the process, accounting follows GAAP standards.

Policies & Oversight

Conflict of interest policy
Whistleblower policy
Document retention policy
CEO compensation review process
Other officer compensation review
990 provided to governing body
Board members6
Independent members6

Audit & Financial Oversight

Financial statements audited
Independent audit
Audit committee
Federal grant audit required
Accounting standardGAAP

Insider Transactions(Tax Year 2023)

2 records

Business Transaction

Unknown personCREATOR OR FOUNDER

Amount: $3,916,396
Business Transaction

Unknown personSUB. OF LINE 1 ENTITY

Amount: $3,731

Grants Awarded(Tax Year 2023)

24269 records

Grantmaking Summary

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program awarded $3.0B across 24269 grants to organizations. Top recipients include IMPACTASSETS (BETHESDA, MD) — $308.3M for for recipient's exempt purpose; GIVEWELL (OAKLAND, CA) — $72.3M for for recipient's exempt purpose; BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION (SAN JOSE, CA) — $47.9M for for recipient's exempt purpose.

Organization Grants

RecipientLocationAmountPurpose
IMPACTASSETS262048480BETHESDA, MD$308.3MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
GIVEWELL208625442OAKLAND, CA$72.3MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION462109112SAN JOSE, CA$47.9MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
WORTHINGTON SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION821503998ROCKLAND, ME$41.0MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM521847187WASHINGTON, DC$35.8MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND311640316LONE TREE, CO$29.6MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND110303001BOSTON, MA$25.2MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE941679756BERKELEY, CA$25.1MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
KYIV SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS522264611BROOKLYN, NY$24.9MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
OUR AMERICAN FUTURE FOUNDATION884235954WASHINGTON, DC$23.1MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC133541913NEW YORK CITY, NY$20.2MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
KIPP FOUNDATION943362724SAN FRANCISCO, CA$20.0MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
CHARTER FUND050620063BROOMFIELD, CO$20.0MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION943007979NOVATO, CA$17.3MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
M Y KEREN HASHLUCHIM INC810583641BROOKLYN, NY$16.9MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
STANFORD UNIVERSITY941156365STANFORD, CA$16.2MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
ALTNEU FOUNDATION CORPORATION933688033NEW YORK CITY, NY$16.0MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION INC202669700NEW YORK CITY, NY$15.9MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
SPIRIT OF AMERICA WORLDWIDE201687786ARLINGTON, VA$14.6MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC136104086NEW YORK CITY, NY$13.4MFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

Showing 20 of 24269 grants.

Foreign Activities(Tax Year 2023)

International Overview

Activities span East Asia and the Pacific, Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland), South Asia, North America, Middle East and North Africa.

Regions & Countries

Region / CountryActivityExpenditure
East Asia and the Pacific
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)
South Asia
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)
North America
Middle East and North Africa
Central America and the Caribbean
South America
Sub-Saharan Africa
East Asia and the Pacific

Supplemental Financial Data(Tax Year 2023)

Schedule D Highlights

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program operates a donor-advised fund (DAF) program with 27,660 accounts.

Filing History(Tax Years 1997–2023)

4 records

Showing the 4 Form 990 filings currently in our system.

Tax YearFormPeriodRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2023
990
2023-07-01 – 2024-06-30$6.4B$3.1B$22.1B
2022
990
2022-07-01 – 2023-06-30$4.6B$2.1B$17.0B
2021
990
2021-07-01 – 2022-06-30$3.1B$1.9B$15.1B
2020
990
2020-07-01 – 2021-06-30$4.9B$1.9B$16.0B
1997–2019No filings acquired yet

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program do?

TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPY AND MAXIMIZE ITS IMPACT OVER TIME.

How much revenue does Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program have?

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program reported $6,410,999,905 in total revenue for tax year 2023, up 40.1% from the prior year.

Who is the highest-paid executive at Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program?

REBECCA MOFFETT, PRESIDENT, received $498,196 in total compensation as of tax year 2023.

Is Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program a 501(c)(3)?

Yes, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is classified as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Where is Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program located?

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is headquartered in SOUTHEASTERN, PA 193989917.

How many employees does Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program have?

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program has 119 employees as of tax year 2023.

Is Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program audited?

Yes, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program's financial statements are audited, and the organization has an audit committee.

How much does Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program spend on fundraising?

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program reported $3,746,316 in fundraising expenses for tax year 2023, which represents 0.1% of total expenses.

Does Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program give grants?

Yes, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program distributed $3,057,423,430 in grants to other organizations and individuals in tax year 2023. Top recipients include IMPACTASSETS, GIVEWELL, BRIGHT FUNDS FOUNDATION.

Does Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program operate internationally?

Yes, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program conducts activities outside the United States. Activities span East Asia and the Pacific, Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland), South Asia, North America, Middle East and North Africa.

Data Source

Prepared by: PwC US Tax LLP, PHILADELPHIA, PA

IRS Form 990 electronic filings via the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. All financial figures are as reported in USD.

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