Donor Advised Funds
Learn about the advantages of charitable giving through donor-advised funds as well the latest news and analysis individual DAFs and the increasingly popular philanthropic strategy they represent.
Don’t Settle for Less: Key Steps to Maximize HSA Growth Potential
By Robert Bloink, William H. ByrnesWhen it comes to managing an HSA, the investment advantages can be stretched much further than the triple tax savings already offered.
December 02, 2016
3 Big Complaints About Donor-Advised FundsMost complaints about the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in America are overstated, says Howard Husock of the Manhattan Institute.
September 28, 2016
Schwab DAF Clients Gave $1.2 Billion to 56,000 Charities in FY2016For the second consecutive year, Schwab Charitable distributed over $1 billion in charitable grants on behalf of its DAF account holders.
July 21, 2016
Fidelity, Schwab, NPT Report Strong Giving From Donor-Advised FundsOrganizations focused on education, cancer research, human services and feeding the hungry were among the main recipients of grants recommended by donors.
March 25, 2016
Donors Increasingly Support Charities via Mobile DevicesDonations via by smartphone or tablet shot up by 80% since 2013, according to a survey released this week by Dunham+Company.
March 18, 2016
Do Political Campaign Donations Cannibalize Charity Gifts?Donors who made campaign gifts in 2012 actually gave more to charity than they did the year before, a study found.
March 01, 2016
Noncash Charitable Donations: Proceed With CautionFailure to properly document noncash gifts can result in disallowance as charitable tax deductions and even monetary penalties, the American Endowment Foundation warns.
January 28, 2016
Schwab, Fidelity Report Record Donor-Advised Fund Giving in 2015In a sign of the times, Fidelity DAFs now accept contributions in bitcoin.