Equity Trustees Foundation
Equity Trustees is one of the largest providers of philanthropic giving in Australia, responsible for distributing more than $100 million of philanthropic money to our community annually.
An important part of our commitment to philanthropy and deepening our impact in the community includes our own Equity Trustees Charitable Foundation.
Our Charitable Foundation
Since 1998, the Equity Trustees Charitable Foundation, a public ancillary fund, has existed to empower change through philanthropy.
With more than 300+ sub-accounts, the Equity Trustees Charitable Foundation empowers individuals, families and organisations across Australia to practice structured giving during their lifetime.
Our Board has committed a portion of profits over the years to the Foundation, and our employees, investors, clients and partners are also encouraged to support the Foundation.
These contributions are housed within the EQT Gift Account, and since 2001, we have provided more than $1 million to charitable causes we care about, with distributions aligned to five key granting areas of our overall philanthropic granting program:
- Children and Young People
- Ageing
- Animals and Environment
- Medical Research and Health
- Equity and Empowerment
Workplace Volunteering and Giving Program
In addition to giving money, we also value the giving of time and skills to the community.
Volunteering
All permanent employees can take paid leave of one full day or two half-days each year to take part in an activity which meets our Volunteer Leave guidelines.
Giving
Employees have the opportunity to donate money to selected charities (via our Foundation) from pre-tax salary under a salary sacrifice arrangement, with Equity Trustees matching all employee donations uncapped. Staff supported beneficiaries are aligned to the Equity Trustees' key granting areas, and are voted on by all employees and reviewed every two years.
Donate
You can join us and keep our Equity Trustees Charitable Foundation strong by making a donation. It’s a simple, cost effective way to make a gift that will benefit generations of Australians.
If you are an Equity Trustees shareholder, you can donate all or part of your dividend payment to the Equity Trustees Charitable Foundation. All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
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