Future Funds
Not-for-Profit Endowment Funds
Future Funds
Not-for-Profit Endowment Funds
Secure your organisation’s future impact
Establishing a Future Fund is an easy, tax-effective and strategic way for not-for-profit organisations to develop their long-term sustainability.
With a low-cost fee structure, a Future Fund enables you to build an endowment for your not-for-profit organisation. You gain access to our donation infrastructure, and can enjoy investment returns through our pooled ethical investments.
What is a Future Fund?
A Future Fund is a type of charitable account established within Australian Communities Foundation. Establishing a Future Fund is a low-cost way for a not-for-profit to build an endowment and support its mission into the future. Future Funds are also available to individuals, families and other groups looking to support a single organisation.
Future Funds at Australian Communities Foundation
✓ Build an endowment through 100% responsible investing
✓ Independent and secure option for donor gifts, including bequests
✓ Flexible access to support your organisation’s activities, including operational costs
✓ Networking opportunities with our giving community
✓ Online portal for making and viewing donations and distributions
✓ All administration, compliance and governance covered by our team
✓ No lock-in and you can close the Fund at any time for a low one-off exit fee
✓ Get set up in 48 hours – no establishment fee
✓ Minimum $10,000 initial contribution
✓ Cost-effective Fund Management Fee
✓ All the benefits of joining our community, including events and networking opportunities and use of the Community of Giving space in Melbourne.
✓ Build an endowment through 100% responsible investing
✓ Independent and secure option for donor gifts, including bequests
✓ Flexible access to support your organisation’s activities, including operational costs
✓ Networking opportunities with our giving community
✓ Online portal for making and viewing donations and distributions
✓ All administration, compliance and governance covered by our team
✓ No lock-in and you can close the Fund at any time for a low one-off exit fee
✓ Get set up in 48 hours – no establishment fee
✓ Minimum $10,000 initial contribution
✓ Cost-effective Fund Management Fee
✓ All the benefits of joining our community, including events and networking opportunities and use of the Community of Giving space in Melbourne.
Key benefits of a Future Fund
Fundraising and donation infrastructure
Accept tax-deductible donations via a form integrated with your website or a custom donation page on our online portal. You can also use our fundraising licences across Australia.
100% responsible investing
Build an endowment for your organisation through our pooled ethical investments, where your savings will do good in the community.
Flexible access
When you open your Named Fund, you gain access to our philanthropic expertise. We can help you develop a giving strategy and connect you with organisations doing great work.
Low fees
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting not-for-profits, Future Funds enjoy discounted administration fees.
How it works
How to build an endowment with a Future Fund
1
Establish your Fund
Start building your organisation’s long-term sustainability with a Future Fund. Donations into the Fund can be tax-deductible.
2
Build your endowment
You can make additional contributions at any time and invite tax-deductible donations from the public. All donations are responsibly invested and the Fund’s income is tax-exempt.
3
Access the Fund’s assets
Request access to the Fund’s assets to support your organisation’s activities. Continue to build the endowment in perpetuity or draw down the funds over time.
Get started
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Contact us for a conversation
Give us a call on 03 9412 0412 or register below to book in your free consult and start a conversation about your giving journey.
More information
Fee information is available here. For more details on getting started, see the Fund Establishment Form.
Meet some of our Future Funds
