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2017 is a great year to give.

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How a donor-advised fund works.

A Schwab Charitable donor-advised fund account is a simple, tax-smart investment account for charitable giving.

  1. Contribute

    Open an account and contribute cash, appreciated assets, or investments.

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  2. Invest

    Invest in one or more of our investment pools or recommend an investment advisor to manage your account.

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  3. Grant

    Recommend grants to qualified U.S. public charities of your choice at any time.

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Our mission.

Schwab Charitable is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity with a mission to make charitable giving simple and tax-smart for our clients and their investment advisors.

  • $3.1 billion Contributed in fiscal year 20171

  • $1.6 billionGranted in fiscal year 20171

  • 1,840 Number of investment advisory firms served2

  • 114,300 Number of charitable organizations supported3

See the 2017 Annual Giving Report

  • Advisors

    Build deeper relationships by helping clients give wisely and tax-effectively with a Schwab Charitable account.

  • Charities

    We support the mission of charitable organizations by helping donors unlock their assets for charitable good.