Giving
The Foundation provides an easy, flexible and ethical mechanism to donate and all amounts, however small, are gratefully received. Donations are never spent. They are pooled and carefully invested, generating income which provides grants to Buderim-based community organisations in the 4556 postcode area and, in the case of the Thompson Charitable Trust, they are channeled to organisations providing support throughout the Sunshine Coast, to assist people in financial need.
The preferred payment methods are Direct Debit, Cheque or by automatic monthly instalments. We encourage donors to consider direct debit as this ensures 100% of the donation goes to the Foundation and avoids credit card fees being deducted from your donation.
When donating to the Buderim Foundation, you can allocate your donation to one of three accounts. One is for non-tax-deductible donations and other two are for tax-deductible donations.
1. Buderim Foundation Ltd Open Trust
BSB: 124 081 Account no: 2018 4134
This Trust accepts non-tax-deductible donations. The income generated from this Trust is used to provide grants to community organisations which do NOT have tax-deductible gift recipient (DGR) status under Australian tax law. This Open Trust, therefore, enables the Foundation to give grants to a wider cross section of community organisations in the 4556 postcode area.
2. Buderim Foundation Ltd Public Trust
BSB: 124 081 Account no: 2009 9125
As the Foundation is registered under the Commonwealth Corporations Act 2001, donations can be tax-deductible and so if you wish to receive a tax deduction then the Public Trust is the account to use. However, income from this Trust can only be used to provide grants to community organisations that have deductible gift recipient (DGR) status under the Australian tax law.
3. Thompson Charitable Trust
BSB: 124 042 Account no: 2319 2318
Donations are tax-deductible and income generated from this Trust can only be used to provide grants to community organisations which have tax-deductible gift recipient (DGR) status under Australian tax law.
How to Give
To Give by Direct Debit
To donate by direct debit you simply make a bank transfer directly from your bank account to one of the three Buderim Foundation Trust accounts listed above.
Direct Debit Form – DOWNLOAD HERE
To Give by Mail
To donate by mail, simply make a cheque out to one of the Foundation’s Trust accounts listed above and post to:
Buderim Foundation, PO Box 1408, Buderim Qld 4556.
Give On-line
To give on-line – click on which trust you would like to give to and you will be transferred to the relevant Buderim Foundation Trust page on the Give Now website:
Buderim Foundation Ltd Open Trust
or the
Buderim Foundation Ltd Public Trust
You will be required to set up a My Giving account. You can then follow the prompts to give a one-off donation or organise a regular monthly donation. Merchant credit card fees are charged at a reduced rate (currently 0.99% for Visa and MasterCard and 1.43% for Amex).
And it’s good to remember that philanthropy is more than the act of giving money. It can also include the giving of time, specialised talent and positive support. We’d love you to consider becoming a Foundation Ambassador and we’d welcome you to the Foundation’s social and fundraising events.
All amounts, however small, are gratefully received. Gifts can be made as a one-off donation, or as a quarterly or monthly contribution. Some households might consider giving regularly as it may be more manageable and affordable.
Buderim Foundation Ltd Open Trust
Non-tax-deductible donations.
Buderim Foundation Ltd Public Trust
Tax-deductible donations
