Donors can support projects locally, nationally and also support international projects.

The key benefits of being an MCF donor are:

Perpetual & long lasting
The assurance that because MCF is ‘for good, for ever’ your gift will be responsibly and ethically managed in perpetuity – and continue doing good for the community as the community’s needs change plus for individual donors, a means of ensuring that their family name can live on after they have gone;

Strong governance & operational efficiency
Strong governance & operational efficiency through a carefully selected and prominent Board;

Easy to establish
The ability to open a named sub-fund immediately with $10,000 and no upper limit; (Click here to find out about Starting a Sub-Fund)  or if you are not ready to start a sub-fund, open a Gumnut Account with as little as $2,000, and grow your future sub-fund with us;

Support & Guidance
Access to MCF’s significant community and grantmaking knowledge and the opportunity of participating in a range of thought-provoking, insightful forums, site visits and other events enabling donors to deepen their knowledge and connect with other like-minded people;

Cost effective
No establishment fees and a low, ongoing administration fee (just 1.35% of capital per annum); 

Flexibility
Recognition for their generosity or absolute anonymity, donors choose their level and profile of their involvement;

Financially sound structures
The ability to donate to both a tax deductible sub-fund, a non tax deductible extension sub-fund and a tax deductible fund specifically created for scholarships or bursaries; and all earnings are exempt from tax.

Find out more...

• Read some Donor's Stories
• Read about ways to Give or Donate
• Read our Frequently Asked Questions