DAFs hosted by community foundation broadly and consistently maintain high distribution rates compared to other fund types. Nearly half of all community foundations in this sample reported DAF distribution rates in double digits, while roughly 20% reported double-digit distribution rates across all fund types. Large community foundations tend to maintain higher distribution rates as they also carry higher proportions of both DAFs and non-endowed funds than others. (n=366)

Size of Foundation Donor-Advised Funds Whole Foundation
<$25M 6% 5%
$25M - $50M 7% 5%
$50M - $100M 10% 6%
$100M - $250M 10% 5%
$250M - $500M 10% 7%
>$500M 14% 10%