Expanding philanthropy in all 50 states.
Gifts become grants. Grants become invaluable.
When a donor gifts to a donor-advised fund (DAF), those funds can grant to charities across the country. But what impact does that have on the communities those charities serve? Take a look at the impact AEF DAFs make across the United States.
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Measuring Impact
Number of Gifts by State
The total number of individual donations received from donors who live in each state.
Amount of Gifts by State
The total dollar amount of all donations received from donors in each state.
Number of Grants to the State
The total number of grants distributed to organizations located in that state.
Amount Granted to the State
The total dollar amount of all grants distributed to organizations located in that state.
Total amount granted through AEF DAFs in the U.S. in 2025: Over $1.7 billion*
*Estimated values as of December 31, 2025. For illustrative purposes only. 42 grants totaling $160,750 were granted outside of the United States.