Foundation SA

Foundation SA A community foundation for South Australia. Encouraging philanthropy, structured giving and supporting community. Each donor advises where their funds go.

Foundation SA is an exciting new giving opportunity for South Australia. Individuals, families, foundations, corporates, government and non-profits can make a tax deductible donation to Foundation SA today and advise which causes they'd like to support in the future. Funds are responsibly invested for strong financial returns, plus positive social and environmental impact. Annual returns are grant

ed to non-profit organisations to improve the lives of South Australians. They may choose causes close to their heart, small grass-roots charities, large international non-profits or scholarships for individuals. Foundation SA takes care of all compliance requirements, due diligence, administration and reporting. Our work complies with Public Ancillary Fund Guidelines and is overseen by the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission and the Australian Taxation Office. If you have a cause you want to support but aren’t sure how, Foundation SA can guide you with evidence-based research backed by rigorous due diligence that gives you confidence that your gift will make a difference. We can all be change-makers for a better world; Foundation SA can help you get started. Contacts us 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 p...
27/05/2026

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

Bonding over a shared the belief that ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference,Pip Lane and Andrew Hunter ar...
06/05/2026

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. 🌱 Th...
04/05/2026

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 Fo...
27/04/2026

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/

21/04/2026

The excitement is building for SA Giving Week (4 – 8 May): a brand-new statewide initiative to grow and celebrate a culture of giving in South Australia. 🌱

💡 If you’re a funder or adviser, don’t miss the signature showcase event on Friday 8 May at Adelaide Festival Centre to learn about community foundations, structured giving, giving circles, corporate giving and more.

💡 And if you’re a non-profit, don’t miss the Activating Philanthropy event on Monday 4 May, at Art Gallery of South Australia (more details for these events on the SAGW website below).

From volunteering to supporting local causes, at SA Giving Week you’ll discover ways to give and make a difference at dozens of events and learning opportunities all designed to inspire action and connection. Host an event, spread the word or become a partner.

👉 Find loads more info on the SA Giving Week website: https://sagivingweek.org.au

👉 Read The Advertiser’s recent spotlight on philanthropy making a difference in SA (paywall):
https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/our-greatest-givers-south-australias-highimpact-philanthropists-making-a-difference/news-story/41d90bcf0db90f682b7e3b6443f036d1

Foundation SA is entering a new era of growth and independence with the installation of our inaugural Board and the roll...
14/04/2026

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 div...
09/04/2026

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).

Women are powerful change makers and this International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the amazing women who are fund ho...
05/03/2026

Women are powerful change makers and this International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the amazing women who are fund holders, donors, grant partners and supporters of the Foundation SA giving community.

Their contributions, large and small, are creating positive change for our communities now and into the future. Some of these inspiring women have created legacy gifts through bequests, others have established their own sub funds or are giving collectively through SA Women for for Women.

When women and girls stand equal, families are stronger, workplaces are fairer, communities thrive, and society becomes safer for everyone.

We are excited to announce that along with 33 of our community foundation colleagues, Foundation SA has today received M...
26/02/2026

We are excited to announce that along with 33 of our community foundation colleagues, Foundation SA has today received Ministerial declaration from the Hon Andrew Leigh MP, under the Community Charity Guidelines as an Item 1 Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1) Community Charity.

This is an important milestone for us on our journey to independence and opens up new avenues and opportunities for more giving in South Australia.

Not only will Foundation SA be able to accept donations from private ancillary funds (PAFs), we will also have a broader range of charitable organisations we can grant to.

As our former CEO and current Community Foundations Australia Chair Stacey Thomas said of today’s announcement, the community charity model makes it simpler and more accessible for local people to establish and govern their own foundation:

“For more than two decades, the movement worked towards a framework that properly recognises community-led stewardship of local resources. The 33 declarations today show that communities across Australia were ready.”

Thank you to Community Foundations Australia and Philanthropy for championing these important reforms, to our Board for all their support, and to all our friends and supporters who made this possible, including Paul Ingram at Minter Ellison for the pro-bono legal support.

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