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.
October 18, 2024
Foundation Source Buys Fintech Firm Powering CharityvestThe acquisition will help the charitable giving technology provider offer a fund platform with an improved user experience.
September 11, 2024
20 Best U.S. Donor-Advised Funds: StudyThe metrics measured included initial contribution requirements, customer service, and ease of use and restrictions.
July 25, 2024
At Schwab-Linked DAF Provider, Grants Surge 31% in 2024The number of advisors working with the platform rose 15%, DAFgiving360 reported.
June 21, 2024
After 25 Years, Schwab Charitable Has a New NameThe new name is intended to reflect how charitable giving has evolved over the decades.
June 17, 2024
For Advisors, an Untapped Opportunity in Donor-Advised FundsDemand for DAFs and other giving vehicles is rising among corporations and VIP clients, United Charitable's CEO says.
May 01, 2024
Schwab Charity Funnels $250M to Right-Wing CausesThe donor-advised fund gave $141 million to a group tied to activist Leonard Leo between mid-2022 and mid-2023.
April 22, 2024
How Unexpected Events Affect Charity Donors' Giving: Vanguard CharitableOn average, 15% of donor-advised fund giving is in response to an unforseen event, research finds.
March 18, 2024
5 Groups That Benefit From Donor-Advised FundsIncluding DAFs in conversations with clients is important to advisors, investors and the charities they support.
March 14, 2024
It's Not Too Early to Start 2024 Tax PlanningClients who have yet to claim Social Security or start RMDs often have a degree of flexibility.
February 16, 2024
Comments Close on IRS' Excise Tax Plan for Donor-Advised FundsThe proposed rule is intended to prevent misuse of DAFs by enforcing excise taxes on non-charitable distributions.