Larger community foundations tend to manage more DAFs than their smaller counterparts, as they seek to grow their donor bases and provide services to those donors to facilitate their participation in locally-focused philanthropy.
Averages were used to total 100 percent. (n=157)
| Size of Foundation | Donor-advised funds | Discretionary funds | All other funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0-$25M | 12% | 21% | 67% |
| $25-$50M | 14% | 22% | 63% |
| $50-$100M | 16% | 21% | 63% |
| $100-$250M | 26% | 13% | 61% |
| $250-$500M | 31% | 19% | 50% |
| $500M+ | 36% | 13% | 51% |
| All | 24% | 18% | 58% |