On average, donor advised funds make up more than a third of assets for community foundations larger than $250M. Although DAFs continue to grow, they don't appear to comprise significantly more of respondents' asset bases than in previous years.
Averages were used to total 100%. (n=238)
| Size of Foundation | Donor-advised funds | Discretionary funds | All other funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0-$25M | 11% | 26% | 63% |
| $25-$50M | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| $50-$100M | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| $100-$250M | 29% | 17% | 54% |
| $250-$500M | 36% | 20% | 44% |
| $500M+ | 34% | 15% | 50% |
| All | 23% | 20% | 57% |