At Australian Communities Foundation, our scale enables us to charge cost-effective fees.
As a non-profit organisation, we aim to strike a balance between our commitment to accessible philanthropy and to ensuring the ongoing sustainability of our services.
Australian Communities Foundation charges a Fund Management Fee for all Funds within our Foundation. This covers administration, compliance, governance, granting due diligence and investment management. Fees are based on a cumulative tiered structure and are assessed and deducted monthly based on Fund balances.
The breakdown of the Fund Management Fee structure is as follows:
Named Fund Fees #
Named Funds are charitable accounts for individuals, families, groups and organisations who want an easy way to give strategically.
| Annual fee | |
| Assets up to $100,000 | 2.5% |
| Next $100,000 – $5M | 2.0% |
| Next $5M – $10M | 1.0% |
| Assets over $10M | By arrangement |
| Collective Giving Funds | 2.5% flat fee |
Gumnut Account Fees #
Gumnut Accounts provide an easy way to start growing a Named Fund.
| Annual fee | |
| Assets up to $10,000 | 1.5% |
NFP Future Fund Fees #
Future Funds are a low-cost way for not-for-profits to build an endowment and secure their future impact.
| Annual fee | |
| Assets up to $5M | 1.5% |
| Assets over $5M | By arrangement |
Viewing your fees #
Deducted fees can be viewed in monthly statements in your Fund Portal. If you have any questions or are having trouble viewing your fees, please contact us.
Additional fees #
Funds that require additional administrative support for activities such as research, flow-through grantmaking or fundraising may incur additional fees. We negotiate additional charges on a case-by-case basis before any work is undertaken. Bespoke support is also available through ACF Advisory. Our tailored solutions mean you only pay for the support you need.