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Giving

Starting A Fund Or Foundation

At Australian Communities Foundation, there are two key ways to structure your giving. You can either set up a Named Fund (also known as a donor-advised fund) or establish your own Private Foundation (private ancillary fund).

I want to give as…

an individual or family

part of a collective

an organisation

a scholarship provider

Looking for something else?

Future Funds

Secure your not-for-profit's future impact by building an endowment with a low-cost NFP Future Fund.

Fundraising Support

Establish a tax-deductible fund and draw on our expertise to engage your community and raise money for an important cause.

Why open a fund or foundation and not just give directly?

Read our four top reasons for structuring your giving with a Named Fund or Private Foundation.

Frequently asked questions on giving

Learn more about getting started with giving.

Ways To Give

Back to Ways To Give. Learn more about giving directly, starting a fund or foundation, community fundraising and bequests.

Fund or foundation?

While donor-advised funds and private foundations both offer a tax-effective way to structure your giving, there are a few key differences between the two.

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