| Donor-Advised Fund Overview* | 2013 | 2012 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable assets | $ 53.74B | $ 44.85B | 19.8% |
| Total contributions | $ 17.28B | $ 13.99B | 23.5% |
| Total grant dollars | $ 9.66B | $ 8.58B | 12.6% |
| Grant Payout** | 21.50% | 22.50% | -4.4% |
| Total # of donor advised fund accounts | 217,367 | 205,552 | 5.7% |
| Average size of donor advised fund*** account | $247,217 | $218,054 | 13.4% |
| Charity | 2013 Assets ($M) | % change vs. 2012 | 2013 GRANTS ($M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $10,218.1 | 35.2% | $1,800.0 |
| Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving | $4,781.5 | 51.1% | $595.2 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $3,590.2 | 30.3% | $501.2 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $3,418.9 | 99.6% | $298.2 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $1,648.3 | 43.4% | $274.2 |
| National Christian Foundation | $1,425.1 | 16.4% | $654.6 |
| Jewish Communal Fund of New York | $1,163.2 | 16.6% | $272.2 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | $1,074.9 | 36.5% | $84.3 |
| New York Community Trust | $1,021.9 | 12.1% | $85.3 |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation | $639.0 | 31.0% | $69.1 |
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