Larger community foundations tend to have higher proportions of assets in donor-advised funds, which, in combination with holding more in non-endowed assets, reflect an ability to provide flexible philanthropic vehicles to donors.
Averages were used to total 100 percent. (n=255)
Size of Foundation | Donor-advised funds | Discretionary funds | All other funds |
---|---|---|---|
$0-$25M | 15% | 24% | 61% |
$25-$50M | 15% | 18% | 68% |
$50-$100M | 24% | 22% | 53% |
$100-$250M | 29% | 16% | 54% |
$250-$500M | 31% | 17% | 52% |
$500M+ | 36% | 23% | 46% |
All | 24% | 20% | 57% |