Private Foundations & Donor-Advised Funds
At the most basic level, the difference between a DAF and a private foundation is the construct, or form, in which each entity is created and operated.
The Best of All Possible Worlds – Private Foundations and Donor-Advised Funds
When families and their advisors contemplate establishing a charitable vehicle, they often compare and contrast the advantages of private foundations and donor-advised funds (DAFs).
Client Case Study: Direct Charitable Activities
Discover how Foundation Source helped a client achieve his philanthropic goals while preserving more capital for mission.
Client Case Study: Building a Legacy to Last
Explore how a Foundation Source client used her foundation to award scholarships, cementing ties to her home community and building an enduring family legacy.
Client Case Study: Literacy Partnership
Learn how Foundation Source connected a client to a unique opportunity to advance childhood literacy.
Client Case Study: Donating Real Estate for Charitable Use
Discover how the philanthropic capabilities of a private foundation helped one client save an architecturally significant house.
Client Case Study: Awards Programs
Discover how a corporate foundation leveraged Foundation Source to design a cash awards program that incentivized STEM students and steered clear of compliance issues.
Client Case Study: Matching Gift Program
Explore a custom solution for a family foundation’s complex, high-volume, gift-matching program.
Client Case Study: Supporting Shelter Volunteers
Learn how Foundation Source enabled its client to support a nonprofit’s dedicated volunteers.
Client Case Study: Organizing and Informing Giving
Discover how Foundation Source’s research tools transformed the way our client makes her grants.