FURTHERING THE TRADITION OF PHILANTHROPY

FROM THE PRESIDENT:
Sarah C. Libbey

Numerous charitable organizations have achieved their missions and/or made great strides.
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Summer 2011

FIDELITY CHARITABLE THROUGH THE YEARS:
20 Years of Philanthropy

During the past two decades, the Fidelity Charitable has grown into the giving vehicle of choice for many philanthropists. More than 50,000 donors rely on it to fulfill their charitable missions and have recommended more than $11 billion in grants to 140,000 nonprofit organizations across the United States ... Read more

CURRENT ISSUE

Summer 2011
Through the Years: 20 Years of Philanthropy

RECENT ISSUES

Spring 2011
Creating a Tradition of Family Giving

Fall 2010
Defining the Future of Volunteerism

Fidelity Charitable Timeline

Since 1991, Fidelity Charitable donors have recommended more than $11 billion in grants to over 140,000 nonprofit organizations. Select the arrows below to learn more about what our donors have achieved over the last 20 years.

  • Fidelity Charitable gained public charity status


    1991

  • Fidelity Charitable begins making grants to charities


    1992

  • Investment Pool offering expanded


    1993

  • The Trustees' Philanthropy Fund's first grant


    1994

  • More than $100 million granted to over 10,000 nonprofits


    1995

  • The Benefactor newsletter moves to quarterly schedule


    1996

  • Fidelity Charitable grows to over 9,000 donors


    1997

  • Public web site launches


    1998

  • Fidelity Charitable becomes the nation's No. 1 public grantmaker*


    1999

  • 31% of all grants are initiated online


    2000

  • 67% of donors use the web to manage Giving Accounts


    2001

  • Giving Account statements are available online


    2002

  • GuideStar Analyst Reports available to donors


    2003

  • Fidelity Charitable makes millionth grant


    2004

  • Donors can schedule grant recommendations online


    2005

  • Endowed Giving Program launches


    2006

  • Charitable Investment Advisor Program launches


    2007

  • Gift4Giving® launches


    2008

  • Electronic Funds Transfer launches


    2009

  • Appreciated Securities Tool launches


    2010

  • $1.7 billion in investment growth available for charitable grants**


    2011

*The Chronicle of Philanthropy, May 2001 (based on FY99).

** Due to Fidelity Charitable's investment programs, an additional $1.7 billion above and beyond the contributions received from donors is available for charitable purposes. This calculation is based on cumulative contributions since inception minus cumulative grants since inception, subtracted from current assets as of 5/31/2011.