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 Funds' Surge May Have Cost Charities $300B Over 5 Years: Study
By Michael S. FischerIndividual giving has shifted substantially toward donations to DAFs and private foundations.
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.
May 06, 2020
Fidelity Charitable Donors Step Up Funding for COVID-19 ReliefEarly last month the DAF challenged donors to double their charitable donations targeting pandemic relief.
April 22, 2020
How to Select or Evaluate a Donor-Advised Fund Sponsor TodayThe number of DAF sponsors has ballooned. To pick one that can withstand challenging times, some extra due diligence is in order.