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Giving
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.
Regardless of which of our products or services you choose, when you join the Australian Communities Foundation giving community you have full access to events, giving inspiration, newsletters and targeted granting opportunities that align with your interests. You’ll also have access to our meeting rooms and boardroom at the Community of Giving in East Melbourne at no extra charge.
Named Funds
Includes Gumnut Accounts and Future Funds
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 |
Additional information
There is no fee to establish a Fund within our Foundation.
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.
Private Foundations (or PAFs)
Private Foundations (or private ancillary funds) are charitable trusts that give you the opportunity to manage your investments independently.
Australian Communities Foundation charges an establishment fee of $5,000 (+ disbursements) for Private Foundations. The ongoing service fee is dependent upon the package chosen.
- Granting: $12,900 per annum or $3,225 per quarter
- Compliance: $10,900 per annum or $2,725 per quarter
- Granting + Compliance: $19,400 per annum or $4,850 per quarter
For more information about these packages, visit our Private Foundations page.
ACF Advisory
With various options from light touch to full-service packages, ACF Advisory designs bespoke solutions and services for anyone seeking support with their giving, not just those who structure their giving with us. Our tailored solutions mean you only pay for the support you need. Contact us below for a quote.