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.
Fidelity Charitable: Donor Grants Surged 27% in First Half
By Michael S. FischerThe numbers suggest that donors are prioritizing generosity as part of the "new normal," Fidelity Charitable's chief operating officer says.
March 01, 2021
Fidelity Charitable Wins Lawsuit Over Stock DonationA couple, both hedge fund managers, charged that false promises were made to induce them to contribute stock to a donor-advised fund.
February 03, 2021
Donor-Advised Fund Grants Surging Amid PandemicThe multi-year growth tear of DAFs continued as donors increased giving, National Philanthropic Trust reported.
December 22, 2020
Donors Rise to COVID-19 ChallengeSome stakeholders are demanding more from foundations and DAFs.
September 30, 2020
Fidelity Charitable Ends DAF Account MinimumsThe change makes donor-advised fund accounts more accessible to the average household.
July 24, 2020
Should Clients Donate Now or Later?There are several valid reasons for either choice, and for many clients, the answer is both.
July 21, 2020
Schwab Charitable Donors Granted 33% More Money This YearFrom January through June, grants rose 46% from a year earlier.
June 22, 2020
Donor-Advised Funds: The Best Way to Give BackDAFs offer unparalleled tax breaks and an opportunity to involve the entire family in charitable giving.