Fees

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.

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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 and groups who want an easy way to give strategically.

Annual fee
Assets up to $100,0002.5%
Next $100,000 – $5M2.0%
Next $5M – $10M1.0%
Assets over $10MBy arrangement
Collective Giving Funds2.5% flat fee
Gumnut Account Fees

Gumnut Accounts provide an easy way to start growing a Named Fund.

Annual fee
Assets up to $10,0001.5%
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 $5M1.5%
Assets over $5MBy 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 (plus disbursements and GST) for Private Foundations. The ongoing service fee is dependent upon the package chosen.

  • Granting: $13,550 per annum or $3,390 per quarter
  • Compliance: $11,450 per annum or $2,865 per quarter
  • Granting + Compliance: $20,350 per annum or $5,090 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.

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