Charityvest
AcquiredYC S20Atlanta, US · Founded 2019 · 9 employees · 1 known investors
Charityvest offers a donor-advised fund platform for individuals and corporations to make tax-efficient charitable contributions in multiple asset types, invest those balances for growth, and distribute grants to charities. The service consolidates tax documentation while providing access to over a million nonprofit organizations.
Also known as Vennfi (Charityvest)
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)
Charityvest was founded in 2019 by Stephen Kump and Ashby Foltz.
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Stephen Kumpin𝕏Founder & PresidentStephen Kump spent over a decade as a strategy consultant at Bain & Company serving nonprofit organizations, philanthropists, and corporate clients, and previously served as a combat arms officer in the US Army. He holds an MBA from Yale School of Management and bachelor's degrees in Economics and Management from Georgia Tech.
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Ashby Foltzin𝕏FounderFounder of Charityvest, a donor-advised fund platform that enables individuals and corporations to make tax-efficient charitable contributions across multiple asset types, invest those balances, and distribute grants to nonprofits.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Charityvest do?
- Charityvest offers a donor-advised fund platform for individuals and corporations to make tax-efficient charitable contributions in multiple asset types, invest those balances for growth, and distribute grants to charities. The service consolidates tax documentation while providing access to over a million nonprofit organizations.
- Who founded Charityvest?
- Charityvest was founded by Stephen Kump, Ashby Foltz in 2019.
- Who are Charityvest's investors?
- Charityvest's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Charityvest headquartered?
- Charityvest is headquartered in Atlanta, US.



