• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

fundsforNGOs News

Grants and Resources for Sustainability

  • Subscribe for Free
  • Premium Support
  • Premium Login
  • Premium Sign up
  • Home
  • Funds for NGOs
    • Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
    • Animals and Wildlife
    • Arts and Culture
    • Children
    • Civil Society
    • Community Development
    • COVID
    • Democracy and Good Governance
    • Disability
    • Economic Development
    • Education
    • Employment and Labour
    • Environmental Conservation and Climate Change
    • Family Support
    • Healthcare
    • HIV and AIDS
    • Housing and Shelter
    • Humanitarian Relief
    • Human Rights
    • Human Service
    • Information Technology
    • LGBTQ
    • Livelihood Development
    • Media and Development
    • Narcotics, Drugs and Crime
    • Old Age Care
    • Peace and Conflict Resolution
    • Poverty Alleviation
    • Refugees, Migration and Asylum Seekers
    • Science and Technology
    • Sports and Development
    • Sustainable Development
    • Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
    • Women and Gender
  • Funds for Companies
    • Accounts and Finance
    • Agriculture, Food and Nutrition
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Education
    • Energy
    • Environment and Climate Change
    • Healthcare
    • Innovation
    • Manufacturing
    • Media
    • Research Activities
    • Startups and Early-Stage
    • Sustainable Development
    • Technology
    • Travel and Tourism
    • Women
    • Youth
  • Funds for Individuals
    • All Individuals
    • Artists
    • Disabled Persons
    • LGBTQ Persons
    • PhD Holders
    • Researchers
    • Scientists
    • Students
    • Women
    • Writers
    • Youths
  • Funds in Your Country
    • Funds in Australia
    • Funds in Bangladesh
    • Funds in Belgium
    • Funds in Canada
    • Funds in Switzerland
    • Funds in Cameroon
    • Funds in Germany
    • Funds in the United Kingdom
    • Funds in Ghana
    • Funds in India
    • Funds in Kenya
    • Funds in Lebanon
    • Funds in Malawi
    • Funds in Nigeria
    • Funds in the Netherlands
    • Funds in Tanzania
    • Funds in Uganda
    • Funds in the United States
    • Funds within the United States
      • Funds for US Nonprofits
      • Funds for US Individuals
      • Funds for US Businesses
      • Funds for US Institutions
    • Funds in South Africa
    • Funds in Zambia
    • Funds in Zimbabwe
  • Proposal Writing
    • How to write a Proposal
    • Sample Proposals
      • Agriculture
      • Business & Entrepreneurship
      • Children
      • Climate Change & Diversity
      • Community Development
      • Democracy and Good Governance
      • Disability
      • Disaster & Humanitarian Relief
      • Environment
      • Education
      • Healthcare
      • Housing & Shelter
      • Human Rights
      • Information Technology
      • Livelihood Development
      • Narcotics, Drugs & Crime
      • Nutrition & Food Security
      • Poverty Alleviation
      • Sustainable Develoment
      • Refugee & Asylum Seekers
      • Rural Development
      • Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
      • Women and Gender
  • News
    • Q&A
  • Premium
    • Premium Log-in
    • Premium Webinars
    • Premium Support
  • Contact
    • Submit Your Grant
    • About us
    • FAQ
    • NGOs.AI
You are here: Home / cat / DAF Donors Increase Charitable Giving as Disasters Drive Higher Payouts

DAF Donors Increase Charitable Giving as Disasters Drive Higher Payouts

Dated: August 27, 2025

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) continue to demonstrate their growing importance in the philanthropic landscape, with new data underscoring their rapid rise in charitable giving. While debates persist around the advantages and limitations of DAFs compared to private foundations, the structure remains a preferred choice for many high-net-worth individuals seeking effective ways to give.

Vanguard Charitable, a major US nonprofit sponsoring DAFs, reported that its donors granted more than $3.5 billion between July 2024 and June 2025, representing a 14 percent increase over the previous year. This growth was partly fueled by disaster response efforts, with catastrophic events such as floods in Texas and wildfires in Southern California prompting increased donations.

In total, nearly 248,000 grants were made, averaging around $14,000 each, and distributed across 62,950 nonprofits. These grants supported a wide range of causes, including human services, religion, education, health, and the environment. Notably, the top recipients by grant volume were Doctors Without Borders, World Central Kitchen, and Samaritan’s Purse. Vanguard Charitable emphasized that donor generosity has expanded not only in terms of total funds given but also in the diversity of organizations supported.

Disaster relief emerged as a significant driver of this surge. Between January and June 2025, grants increased by 30 percent compared with the same period last year, coinciding with major disasters in California, North Carolina, and Texas. Of the total, more than $11.2 million went to hurricane relief and $10 million supported communities impacted by wildfires. Additionally, over half of all grants (51.7 percent) were unrestricted, giving nonprofits greater flexibility to allocate resources where they were most needed.

This trend is echoed by broader industry data. In August, DAFgiving360™, one of the largest DAF providers in the US, announced a record-breaking $8.9 billion in grants during its 2025 fiscal year. These figures highlight the continued expansion of DAF activity across the charitable sector.

Still, the debate over DAFs versus private foundations remains active. DAFs offer benefits such as tax deductibility, anonymity, and fewer payout restrictions, making them attractive for donors seeking flexibility and privacy. However, they also come with limitations, including restrictions on giving only to IRS-qualified charities and less control compared to private foundations. There is also the possibility of future regulatory changes, such as mandatory payout requirements or excise taxes. Despite these concerns, DAFs continue to play a central role in modern philanthropy, particularly in times of crisis.

Related Posts

  • Australian Government Awards $50.4 Million in Grants to Boost Innovation
  • TICAD9: IFAD and Japan Collaborate with Private Sector to End Poverty, Hunger, and Malnutrition
  • Africa Adopts Innovative Financing to Combat Climate-Driven Health Crises
  • TICAD9: Japan and African Development Bank Sign $5.5 Billion Agreement for Sixth Phase of Enhanced Private Sector Assistance
  • Zimbabwe’s Energy Transformation: Bold Finance Experiment Redefines Power Sector
author avatar
ritu
See Full Bio

Primary Sidebar

Latest News

Youth4Climate Flagship Event 2025 to Empower Youth at Pre-COP30 in Brasília

UN Agencies Launch Programme to Build Climate-Resilient Rural Communities in Western China

Guatemala Receives World Bank Support to Strengthen Climate and Disaster Resilience

New World Bank Initiative Aims to Bring Safe Water and Sanitation to Millions in Sierra Leone

BCR Social Finance Receives €25 Million from CEB to Support Inclusive Romanian Entrepreneurs

Empowering Women Boosts Water Management Efficiency in Indian Villages

South Africa Hosts Launch of Africa’s AI Safety, Peace, and Security Hub

What Happens to African Trade if AGOA Comes to an End?

€545 Million EU Funding Package to Accelerate Renewable Energy Expansion in Africa

WTO–ITC Fund Receives $200,000 from Bahrain to Support Women in Trade

Sustainable Agriculture Success Stories: Scaling Practices for Global Impact

The Elsie Initiative Fund Expands Support for Uniformed Women Peacekeepers in South Sudan

FAO Welcomes Italian Rugby Federation to Global Champions Community

Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation Hosted by FAO in Rome

New £400,000 Grants Support Mental Health and Arts Projects

Pennsylvania Communities to Receive Nearly 2.3 Million Meals from FirstEnergy Foundation’s Record Hunger-Relief Grant

Ohio Communities to Receive 1.5 Million Meals Through FirstEnergy Foundation’s Record Hunger-Relief Grant

Largest Hunger Relief Grant by FirstEnergy Foundation to Serve 1.9 Million Meals in Three States

Kosovo Police Receive Specialized Criminal Analysis Training from OSCE Mission

Uzbekistan Women Returnees Gain Economic Opportunities Through OSCE Initiatives

International Observers Highlight Cyber Threats, Illegal Funding in Moldova’s Competitive Elections

Open-Source Intelligence Training Enhances Law Enforcement Capabilities in BiH

UK Space Agency Launches 23 Projects to Strengthen Global Space Collaboration

Strengthening Epidemic Preparedness: UNAIDS Partners with Africa CDC

Minister Dara Calleary Announces Funding to Develop Roonagh Pier Improvement Plan

Minister O’Donovan Pledges €3m Funding for Irish Arts Centre in New York

Somalia Security Transition Receives $30 Million Boost from the UK

Six UK Regions Awarded £25 Million to Strengthen Creative Sector

Canada Invests $600K to Drive AI Innovation and Technology Commercialization in Northern Ontario

Driving Innovation: TechAlliance Empowers Local Enterprises in Critical Industries

Canada Strengthens Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Access Nationwide

Nearly $3.5 Billion Awarded by FEMA to Boost Emergency Management Across States

WHO Partners with Zamfara State to Combat Cholera Through Vaccination Campaign

Nigeria Strengthens Polio Surveillance to Secure Eradication Gains

Enhancing Youth Digital Skills: Media and Literacy Camp 2025

Moldova Engages Investors to Unlock Capital for Economic Growth

Peace Vibe Festival in Sarajevo Unites Young People from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ukrainian Wind Power Plant Repaired with Help from EU and Denmark

Somali Employers Boost Advocacy Capacity in First Step of Strategic Plan

First Global Dialogue on Digital Platform Work Convened by ILO and Singapore

Funds for NGOs
Funds for Companies
Funds for Media
Funds for Individuals
Sample Proposals

Contact us
Submit a Grant
Advertise, Guest Posting & Backlinks
Fight Fraud against NGOs
About us

Terms of Use
Third-Party Links & Ads
Disclaimers
Copyright Policy
General
Privacy Policy

Premium Sign in
Premium Sign up
Premium Customer Support
Premium Terms of Service

©FUNDSFORNGOS LLC.   fundsforngos.org, fundsforngos.ai, and fundsforngospremium.com domains and their subdomains are the property of FUNDSFORNGOS, LLC 140 Broadway 46th Floor, New York, NY 10005, United States.   Unless otherwise specified, this website is not affiliated with the abovementioned organizations. The material provided here is solely for informational purposes and without any warranty. Visitors are advised to use it at their discretion. Read the full disclaimer here. Privacy Policy. Cookie Policy.