Large community foundations tend to house more DAFs, which can be high touch in nature and require additional staff to grow and manage, than their smaller peers.

Averages were used to total 100%. (n=185)

Size of Foundation Donor-advised funds Discretionary funds All other funds
$0-$25M 15% 20% 65%
$25-$50M 15% 21% 64%
$50-$100M 21% 18% 61%
$100-$250M 25% 13% 62%
$250-$500M 33% 14% 53%
$500M+ 35% 12% 53%
All 24% 16% 60%