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A better way to give

Invest for the future and give to causes close to your heart. However you decide to put your money to work, Betterment can help.

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Invest and grow your money for a year.

Giving shares held for more than a year has the greatest tax benefit, so get started now.

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Choose from our partner charities.

We've partnered with highly rated charities across a range of causes. Don’t see a charity you want to support?
Put in a request for us to add another charity.

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100% goes to your charity.

By donating shares from a Betterment account, you help charities avoid processing fees so they can keep 100% of your gift.

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“Having 100% of donor contributions go directly to our organization means we can serve more families who need and deserve our help.”

John Folsom, President, Wounded Warriors Family Support

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Maximize your impact—and your benefits.

  • Save more on your taxes.

    Lower costs mean more money for you and your employees—savings that can add up over time.

  • Easily access your donation receipts.

    Tax receipts for your donation are always available through your Betterment account. Plus, charities don't have to fill them out and send them to you.

  • Keep your information secure.

    When you donate directly through our platform, you won't have to enter additional financial information on third-party sites.

We serve one purpose.

Whether we're helping customers reach their financial goals, or helping charities find the support they need, our goal remains the same: to help others make the most of their money, so they can live better.

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