Support for Trusts and Foundations

Philanthropy advisory services

Support for Trusts and Foundations

Philanthropy advisory services


Expert support for your foundation

Australian Communities Foundation offers tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of charitable trusts and foundations across Australia.

Elevate your foundation’s impact with the most comprehensive range of philanthropic services in Australia. From light-touch assistance to full-service support, we provide bespoke solutions to help your trust or foundation achieve its giving goals effectively and efficiently.

Why partner with us?

Strategic giving expertise

We’re experts in all the work that comes with giving: administration, compliance, grantmaking and more.

Over 27 years of experience

We’ve been making strategic philanthropy accessible since 1997. Today, we work with hundreds of clients across Australia.

Flexible approach

We know that every trust and foundation has its unique needs and priorities. Our flexible approach means you can choose only the support you need.

Support for existing trusts and foundations

Building on our long track record of strategic giving, connections to community and strong infrastructure, we offer a range of philanthropic solutions for trusts and foundations through ACF Advisory.

Our clients include charitable trusts, private foundations, private ancillary funds, public benevolent institutions, public foundations and other community foundations.

Philanthropic Services

Support for all things grantmaking including designing a strategy, cause area research, grant processing and evaluation, and end-to-end delivery of grant rounds

Foundation Support Services

Additional services for trusts and foundations spanning compliance and administrative support, including tailored packages for Private Foundations (PAFs)

Support for establishing a foundation

Looking for support with starting to give?

We offer expert guidance through ACF Advisory to help you identify and establish the ideal giving structure for your unique circumstances. Our services include tailored support for setting up Private Foundations (PAFs) along with ongoing assistance for effective grantmaking and compliance.

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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.


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We’re here to help

Contact our Advisory Team using the form above or details below for a free consultation.

Olivia Clark-Moffatt, Director of Engagement & Advisory
Aaron McNeilly, Engagement & Advisory Lead

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