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.
Donor-Advised Fund Grants Surpassed $30B for First Time in 2020
By Michael S. FischerFor the 11th consecutive year, the National Philanthropic Trust identified growth in all key metrics.
October 26, 2021
20 Charitable Planning Questions Clients Can Ask Over the Holidays in 2021Advisors can be very helpful in helping families plan how, when and how much to give.
October 15, 2021
Charitable Giving Advice Linked to More Assets, Faster Growth: FidelityAdvisors who offer charitable planning have better client relationships in a number of quantifiable ways, research finds.
October 13, 2021
No Portfolio Is an Island, Especially an EndowmentEndowment considerations can also apply to households, especially those with fixed, relatively high spending levels.
October 12, 2021
CARES Act Charity Tax Break Creates a Trust Planning Opportunity, but Act FastA CRUT allows high-income clients to make a big donation without relinquishing all income-generating potential of the assets.
October 11, 2021
New Low-Fee DAF Allows Crypto Donations, InvestmentsDaffy Charitable uses a phone app and charges monthly subscription rates.
September 24, 2021
Donors Plan to Give More in 2021: Fidelity CharitableA year and a half into the COVID era, donors continue to boost their generosity, the study found.
July 26, 2021
Schwab Charitable Grants Rose 13% in Fiscal 2021, Setting RecordSchwab Charitable donors recommended $3.7 billion in grants in the last fiscal year.