For additional information, please visit www.

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"But our donors' grant
recommendations have allowed us to transcend that requirement,
indicating that our donor-advised fund is not a vehicle for
accumulation but for supporting philanthropy.
On average, couples raise close to $1,000 for causes selected from
1,000,000 possible charities across 19 specific sectors , including
animals, community, health and fitness, peace and women's issues.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
with a mission to increase charitable giving across the United States
by leveraging unique technology to connect people with more than one
million 501(c)(3) charities representing the causes they care about
most. JustGive offers services such as charity gift certificates, a
charity wedding registry and charity wish lists to make giving a part
of everyday lives.

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Comparing grants to assets under management for its past five
fiscal years, the Program has distributed an average of nearly 17% of
its fiscal year-end assets each year. The Program presently has over 4,350
donors , approximately $900 million in assets, and has granted over
$500 million to public charities across the country since its
inception in 1997."
Based on donor behavior, JustGive has found that wedding guests
often make donations in addition to purchasing a gift because of a
personal connection with a certain charity, the satisfaction of
donating to a good cause, as well as the tax deductible benefits.

In addition, the donor may seek advice on how to ensure the survival of their trust or foundation , how to enforce the terms under which the money is given, and related concerns.

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----The Vanguard
Charitable Endowment Program marked a milestone event in early
February, 2005, when its grants to public charities nationwide since
its 1997 inception surpassed one-half billion dollars.S.


JustGive is a national
nonprofit organization that uses technology to increase overall giving
by connecting people with the charities and causes they care about
most.
Those who choose to make only a donation in the couple's name often
give more money to charity than they would have spent on a gift.justgive .

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the end, we hope that our example will motivate others to reconsider
their priorities, let go of needs to constantly consume (even if only
temporarily), and give a little back to society.

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"We chose the JustGive.

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The Endowment Program's donor-advised fund serves individual
and corporate donors who are seeking a simple, low-cost way to
coordinate their philanthropic planning.
Donors can also keep track of donations made through a customizable
password-protected account area, a helpful feature around tax time.org


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Philanthropy Writers

MALVERN, Pa. Charities
with missions related to health, religion, and environmental causes
also received significant support . We continue to be pleased with the number of couples who
rely on JustGive to offer gift options beyond toasters, cappuccino
makers and blenders.

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Philanthropy Writers/Business Editors

SAN FRANCISCO----

In Two Years, Thousands of Couples Have Raised Nearly $1 Million
for National and Local Causes

As wedding season swings into high gear, JustGive(R)
(www.

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justgive .org registry because it contained virtually
all of the organizations we feel closely match our own values.

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Mirroring Americans' growing participation in donor-advised funds,
the Endowment Program 's 2004 contribution and grant activity doubled
compared to 2003, and the $500 million granting landmark represents
financial support provided to over 15,500 U. "The Internal Revenue Service
requires us to distribute an average of 5% of our assets each year,"
said Chief Operations Officer Janice Conner. Upon contributing cash or
marketable securities to the Program (minimum $25,000), donors receive
an immediate tax deduction and may then recommend grants to qualifying
public charities of their choice over time. According to JustGive, the average
individual donation is $70, though its website is flexible enough to
accept donations from $5 to $5,000 - or more.

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As Wedding Season Begins JustGive.org's Charity Wedding Registry Provides a Popular Flexible Alternative to Traditional Gift Giving


JustGive deducts no administrative costs from the gift other than
credit card fees.

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In
some cases, couples have raised upwards of $7,000 for local and
national non-profit organizations .
Combined, these groups do more than we ever could individually to help
foster compassion to animals , the environment, and in our own lives,"
said JustGive couple David and Randi.

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-based charitable
organizations . Since launching its Charity Wedding Registry in 2003, more than
1,000 couples have raised nearly $1 million for their favorite
charities.org

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The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is a separate and
independent organization from The Vanguard Group and is governed by
its own Board of Trustees."
JustGive's Charity Wedding Registry website
(www. Couples are then alerted to new
donations through timely email notification.

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org/weddings/index.

About JustGive.

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Since they often have less need for traditional gifts,
our Charity Wedding Registry provides them with a worthwhile option.

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"It is clear to us that the
health of animals, our planet, and human beings are interconnected.justgive.

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"With
JustGive's Charity Wedding Registry, guests can give the couple
something meaningful, valuable and personal that does not stretch
their budget. All donations made through JustGive are
tax-deductible, donor names are never passed on without permission,
and donors have the option of making anonymous donations to charities.

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Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Exceeds $500 Million Granted


"Many guests on a budget find it unsatisfying - or embarrassing -
to give only one fork or one glass to the wedding couple as a gift,"
said Kendall Webb, executive director and founder, JustGive.jsp) provides couples with one
convenient location to create and update their registry, make changes
or additions, view password-protected reports and share details with
guests. Additionally, wedding guests can personalize gift messages to
the couple with their donation .

The timing and nature of the gift can impact their tax implications, worth to the beneficiary, and legal constraints on the estate; these factors can outweigh even the choice of the philanthropy itself .

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org) provides couples with a popular, flexible
alternative to traditional gift registries.

Philanthropic giving is an important aspect of many people's financial outlook-- and plans for a large gift or bequest inevitably impact their financial planning.

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The majority of the granted funds advanced the work of
educational institutions and human services organizations."
The Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is a public charity
established to support and increase philanthropy across the United
States . Many of our couples tend to be older or are
re-marrying.

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