Author: Donor Advised Funds

What could the most recent IRS proposal to restrict DAFs mean for donors and the broader industry? Once again, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is scrutinizing the rapidly growing Donor Advised Funds (DAF) sector, releasing a new plan to regulate DAFs that Congress and the Executive Branch now has under review. This is the third… Continue reading What could the most recent IRS proposal to restrict DAFs mean for donors and the broader industry?

Press Release 7/25/2024 (scheduled): Proprietary algorithm generates most comprehensive ranking of DAFs across more than a dozen metrics to help donors select the optimal fund to maximize their charitable giving BOCA RATON, FL– July 16, 2024: DonorAdvisedFunds.com, the premier platform designed to match donors with the ideal vehicle for their charitable giving, today announced its… Continue reading In the News

2023 DAF Report Highlights: Showing Resilience and Growth of Donor-Advised Funds Despite Financial Downturns Introduction: The philanthropic landscape of 2022 reflected the economic uncertainties and shifts of the year. Rising costs of goods and high-interest rates influenced the overall decline among donors.  Within this complex picture, Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) did not just weather the… Continue reading Recent Conversation with Phil Tobin

DonorAdvisedFunds.com offers a powerful resource to the 37+ million Americans providing critical philanthropic support across the globe BOCA RATON, FL– November 21, 2023: DonorAdvisedFunds.com, the premier platform designed to match donors with the ideal vehicle for their charitable giving, is putting the power back in the hands of donors this GivingTuesday through DAFScore – the… Continue reading Millions of Potential Donors Look for Easy and Accessible Ways to Donate for Giving Tuesday

There are many factors to consider when choosing a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Sponsor, including fees, investment options, and grantmaking flexibility. There are over 1,200,000 individual DAF accounts in the United States, representing $234 billion of total assets. Each of those accounts exists within the framework of a DAF Sponsor, charitable 501(c)3 organizations that accept… Continue reading How to choose a Donor Advised Fund?