The IRS’s decision in 1991 to grant Fidelity’s donor-advised fund charity status was a highly damaging mistake that has undermined the entire nonprofit world. With that move, the IRS sanctioned the ...

Fundraisers are not shy about their complicated feelings about the fastest-growing segment of philanthropy. At a recent Association of Fundraising Professionals conference, a session titled “DAFs Are ...

Everyone’s charitable giving holds significant personal meaning and giving is best accomplished with a thoughtful, knowledgeable plan. If your New Year’s resolutions will include becoming more ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A donor-assisted fund is a simple, tax-efficient way physicians can manage their philanthropy. Most major ...

According to the 2025 Annual DAF Report by the Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative, the total number of DAF accounts in ...

Political engagement is a big concept that could conceivably encompass most charitable activities: Think nonpartisan voter registration, issue advocacy, and policy education. Charities have a rich ...

Donor-advised funds offer an upfront tax break but mean losing control of your money.

The Donor Advised Fund Program at JUF/Jewish Federation of Chicago has been helping donors simplify their giving since 1971. Our program offers you an easy way to better manage and organize your ...