Foundation SA

June 30 is just a couple of weeks away, and while we hear a lot about the tax effectiveness of structured giving, the deeper rewards of giving tend to attract fewer headlines.

It’s something that personal finance columnist, Noel Whittaker has written about this week in The Advertiser, along with outlining the steps he’s taken with his own giving fund.

While “the numbers speak for themselves,” Noel says, a Sub-fund “truly is the gift that keeps on giving”.

“There is something quietly profound about directing money to causes that you genuinely believe in,” he says. “Rather than a passive transfer of wealth, a charitable foundation turns philanthropy into an active, ongoing conversation – one that can span generations.”

⏰There’s still time to establish a Sub-fund of your own at Foundation SA – we can get you started in 48 hours. You’ll receive the tax-deduction this financial year and have the ability to decide what you’d like to give to at a time that suits you.

💡If you’re interested in learning more, reach out to us today: [email protected] or take a look at the different ways to give here:

https://www.foundationsa.org.au/ways-to-give/start-giving/

Read The Advertiser article (paywall) here:

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/opinion-analysis/noel-whittaker/how-to-convert-a-major-tax-bill-into-a-lasting-family-legacy/news-story/30eb45e0c744df80046b95989f1e1325

Meet our team! We’re very lucky to have some of the most talented and passionate people in community philanthropy on our small, part-time team. 🌟

From helping our donors make a positive impact on the causes that matter to them, to funding and facilitating Neighbourhood Grants to dozens of local community organisations, our team is committed to making giving accessible and rewarding.

Right now, we're also working hard to ensure a smooth transition for our donors and grant partners as Foundation SA transitions to independence, with everything on track to finalise the change in August.

👉 To learn more, reach out to us anytime at: [email protected]

It’s National Reconciliation Week and we were so happy to be part of Voices for Reconciliation along with 41,000 other people singing ‘Beds are Burning’ by Midnight Oil.

Our team was also lucky enough to attend this morning’s sold-out National Reconciliation Week Breakfast hosted by Reconciliation South Australia.

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

There are a range of Reconciliation Week community events happening in South Australia - check out the event listing here:
https://www.reconciliation.org.au/calendar/

🎵 Watch Voices for Reconciliation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opNvxvovPIQ

“Is philanthropy truly risk capital? Are our governance models enabling bold, community-led change, or constraining it?”

Our CEO Sophie Doyle reflects on 8 key takeaways from the inaugural and hugely successful SA Giving Week. 🌟

Read it here: https://www.foundationsa.org.au/news/sa-giving-week-a-movement-in-the-making/

Bonding over a shared the belief that ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference,
Pip Lane and Andrew Hunter are using their Sub-Fund at Foundation SA to turn ‘everyday generosity’ into lasting change.

Describing themselves as “ordinary people with no links to the philanthropy world” Pip and Andrew began their structured giving journey with a Gumnut Account. They added to their balance over time until it grew into their own named Sub-Fund, the Better Tomorrow Fund, which supports educational opportunities for First Nations women.

Andrew says that the behind-the-scenes support from the team of philanthropy professionals at Foundation SA team has been invaluable.

“I can’t downplay the logistical benefits,” he says, “the support of the Foundation SA team is super helpful. For Pip and I, knowing that the administration and the due diligence and everything else is covered and running professionally in the background is so reassuring.”

Read more of Pip and Andrew’s story: https://www.foundationsa.org.au/news/better-tomorrow-fund/

Learn more about Gumnut Accounts, Sub-Funds and other ways to give: https://www.foundationsa.org.au/ways-to-give/

SA Giving Week begins today! We’re so excited to be part of a week that celebrates and encourages local generosity. 🌱

There’s sometimes a misperception that you need millions of dollars to make a difference, but at Foundation SA we know that’s not true.

There are giving options for every situation, whether you’d like to open a Sub-fund of your own or start a Gumnut account with $2,000, give collectively as much or as little as you like to a themed fund like our Neighbourhood Grants or SA Climate & Nature Fund, or participate at a level that suits you with a Giving Circle like Women for Women.

We hope that the events taking place this week help more South Australians learn about the many opportunities for contributing to positive change.

Check out SA Giving Week activities here: https://sagivingweek.org.au/

Learn more about Ways to Give at Foundation SA: https://www.foundationsa.org.au/ways-to-give/

Our inaugural Chair, Jennifer Duncan, is a passionate community advocate who was drawn to the community-led nature of Foundation SA’s work and its unique role as connector, convener and educator.

“I’m passionate about changing systems so that they are fairer and more equitable,” Jennifer says, “and it’s extraordinarily important for people to have agency in the things that affect their lives."

👉 Read the full Q&A with Jennifer: https://www.foundationsa.org.au/news/qa-with-foundation-sa-chair-jennifer-duncan/

Foundation SA is entering a new era of growth and independence with the installation of our inaugural Board and the roll out of our latest five-year strategy.

With the transition successfully underway to bring all governance and administrative functions to Adelaide, Foundation SA CEO Sophie Doyle says the foundation is ready to step into self-determination.

“Thanks to the support we’ve received over the last five years from our implementation partner and trustee, Australian Communities Foundation, we’re in a very strong position to make the transition to independence. The time is right to make the change with our new five-year strategy setting out the blueprint for the next chapter of our growth and impact as a statewide community foundation.”

Read our 2026-2031 Strategy here:https://www.foundationsa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Foundation-SA-Strategy-2026-2031.pdf

We're delighted to introduce our inaugural Foundation SA Board! ⭐

Our inspiring and talented Board Directors bring a diverse mix of experience and insight and we will benefit enormously as a community foundation from their passion for community-led change.

Read more about each of them and why they chose to become involved with Foundation SA here: https://www.foundationsa.org.au/about-us/

📷 Pictured L-R: Michael Dawson, Lisa Tarca, Jennifer Duncan (Chair), Andrew Plastow and Stacey Thomas (Board Adviser).