The Buderim Foundation is the fifth-largest of 40 Community Foundations in Australia. It is a philanthropic, not-for-profit organisation registered under the Commonwealth Corporations Act. It has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, meaning donations to the Buderim Foundation can be tax-deductible.

The Foundation was launched by the former Governor-General of Australia, Dame Quentin Bryce, AD, CVO, on 6 April 2004.

The operating concept is simple …
Money In – Donations and bequests received
Money Managed – Funds professionally invested
Money Out – Earnings distributed as grants

The donations and bequests are never spent thanks to our three very committed sponsors, our volunteers who donate their time and talent, and our fundraising events which help cover administration costs.

The income from investments in the Buderim Foundation is used to provide grants to Buderim-based organisations that strive to:

Protect and preserve our natural environment
Assist people in need to live healthy and fulfilling lives
Add richness and diversity to local artistic and cultural endeavours
Increase learning opportunities across all age groups
Celebrate and showcase our heritage and local history
Encourage and support those with sporting and other recreation interests
Strengthen the social fabric of the community
Support youth in our community.

Buderim Foundation Community grants were first awarded in 2008 and since then grants worth $940,031 have been provided to 105 community organisations in the Buderim Region.

The income from investments in the Thompson Charitable Fund (managed by the the Buderim Foundation) is used to provide grants to:

Organisations that specifically look after individuals experiencing homelessness and financial distress, throughout the Sunshine Coast, including Sunshine Coast and Noosa Council areas.

The Buderim Foundation Thompson Charitable Fund (established in 2021) has provided grants worth $906,412 to 10 organisations providing support to people experiencing homelessness and financial distress on the Sunshine Coast.

Back to School Vouchers:

At the beginning of each year, the Australia-wide Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) provides the Buderim Foundation with Back to School vouchers which the Foundation distributes to families in the Buderim Region. The Foundation has distributed $307,950 worth of $50 vouchers over the past 18 years.
The Buderim Foundation is a member of Community Foundations Australia and receives support from FRRR.