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September 3
Showing we believe in them: How the Penelope Award Fund is supporting young students
The value of education has been a constant theme in Elisabeth Gazard’s life. In a career that has taken her from Adelaide to London and back, with post-graduate qualifications along the way, Elisabeth wrapped up her career at The Wyatt Trust where she spent 11 years as CEO. A firm believer in the […]
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August 28
Community giving shines in national philanthropy spotlight
Earlier this month more than 1,000+ philanthropy professionals gathered in Adelaide for three days of shared learning at the Philanthropy Australia national conference. It was the first time the conference was held outside of Melbourne and Sydney, and it was the largest conference in Philanthropy Australia’s history! Foundation SA CEO, Sophie Doyle, jointly hosted […]
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August 19
Donor advised funds: What are they and how do you open one?
A donor advised fund allows you to enjoy an immediate tax benefit while being able to make a meaningful difference. You can put money into your donor advised fund at any time without committing to any giving decisions until you’re ready. Opening a donor advised fund at Foundation SA gives you access to expert granting […]
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May 22
Partnerships powering life-changing experiences for young people
A corporate giving model that fostered the participation and philanthropic contributions of staff was a priority for Morgans Exchange Place, a financial advice firm based in Adelaide CBD. To consolidate and give structure to their corporate giving — an important part of Morgans Exchange Place workplace culture — they established the Exchange Places Fund […]
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May 22
Creating change through community connectedness: Foundation SA’s new CEO Sophie Doyle
As Sophie Doyle steps into the role of Chief Executive Officer, she reflects on Foundation SA’s extraordinary first three years of growth, the power that comes from the connectedness of its giving community, and her ambitions for what comes next. Since 2018, Sophie Doyle has focused her career on helping South Australians give effectively […]
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May 20
Foundation SA welcomes new Chief Executive Officer
The Wyatt Trust Board of Governors is pleased to announce that Sophie Doyle will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer at Foundation SA, effective 20 May 2024. Pam Simmons, Chair of The Wyatt Trust Board of Governors says the leadership transition reflects the organisation’s extraordinary growth in its first three years. […]
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March 13
Neighbourhood Grants forging strong connections across diverse communities
Late last year we announced the recipients of Foundation SA’s Neighbourhood Grants, which saw more than $46,000 distributed to community organisations to support the delivery of vital programs that are building connections among communities across the state. You can see the full list of recipients here and the projects they have been funded to […]
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March 11
Do we really need the Productivity Commission’s findings to grow giving?
Community foundations have a unique superpower in the world of philanthropy: they exist to make giving easy. Powered by a group of donors with a connection to place, a community foundation like Foundation SA, provides the structure, support and philanthropic expertise that enables everyday Australians to give with real impact. The Federal Government’s Productivity […]
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November 30
Communities across SA awarded Neighbourhood Grants to build community connection
Communities across South Australia will benefit from more than $46,000 distributed through the Foundation SA 2023 Neighbourhood Grants program. Twelve individual grants have been awarded to support the delivery of programs offered to a range of communities including the LGBTQI community in Port Lincoln, released female prisoners, communities in Sedan and Andamooka and retired defence […]
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November 16
Foundation SA supports South Australian communities to tune of $500k
Foundation SA last night announced that it had reached a significant milestone, distributing more than $500,000 to community and charitable organisations through its grants programs. The announcement was made at its annual donor event celebrating and acknowledging the many South Australians that give generously through Foundation SA. Foundation SA, South Australia’s only state-wide community foundation, […]
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September 4
Zoos SA leverage Future Fund to secure future of vital animal conservation projects
Foundation SA offers people and organisations opportunities to create lasting legacies, but it doesn’t stop there. Our unique model also opens the door for non-profits to secure their long-term impact by establishing a Future Fund. A Future Fund enables any organisation with DGR1 status to ethically invest funds, from $20,000 or more, access fundraising […]
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September 2
Foundation SA Neighbourhood Grants reaching hearts and bringing hope
We know that a sense of belonging and connection with community is a fundamental human need so Foundation SA is proud to bring communities together through our Neighbourhood Grants program. Foundation SA’s Neighbourhood Grants offer non-profit organisations up to $5,000 to support acts of community connection that strengthen the bonds of neighbourhoods and people […]
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- www.foundationsa.org.au
- hello@foundationsa.org.au
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Australian Communities Foundation (ACF) is Foundation SA’s implementation partner and Trustee of funds under management.
Main Fund (tax deductible) ABN 57 967 620 066
Extension Fund (non-tax deductible) ABN 57 485 460 977
Scholarship Fund (tax deductible) ABN 82 218 603 765.
We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the Adelaide region on which our office stands, the Kaurna people. We acknowledge all First Nations peoples and their deep connection to the land. The dispossession and treatment that has occurred, still impacts on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. We walk hand-in-hand with all First Nations peoples on the path to reconciliation.