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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 sub-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?

NFP 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 and not just give directly?

Read our four top reasons for structuring your giving with a Named Sub-Fund.

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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