Donor-advised funds tend to make up a more significant portion of assets in larger community foundations, which, while also having a higher proportion of non-endowed assets, could be reflective of their ability to provide flexible grantmaking options to their donors.
Averages were used to total 100%.
(n=238)
Size of Foundation | Donor-advised funds | Discretionary funds | All other funds |
---|---|---|---|
$0-$25M | 10% | 25% | 64% |
$25-$50M | 17% | 18% | 64% |
$50-$100M | 27% | 21% | 52% |
$100-$250M | 24% | 18% | 58% |
$250-$500M | 36% | 15% | 49% |
$500M+ | 35% | 13% | 52% |
All | 22% | 19% | 58% |