Mater Foundation
Based in QLDRaises money for healthcare, education and research at Mater hospitals and health services, including through bequests.
- Health care
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
Legacy giving that lasts
Legacy giving is planning a gift to charity that continues after you're gone, most often through a bequest in your will. It lets you support a cause you love for years to come. These six charities say bequests help fund their work, and you can back them today too.
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What legacy giving means
A bequest is a gift you leave to a charity in your will. It can be a set amount, a share of your estate, or what's left once family and friends are looked after. You don't give anything away now, and you can change your will as life changes.
Charities use bequests for long-term work, like research, land conservation and new facilities, because they help fund plans that run for years. Many people choose a cause that has been part of their life, such as a hospital that cared for them or a place they love.
Tap4Change takes donations of money today, not gifts in wills. To leave a bequest, speak with a solicitor or your state's public trustee, and contact the charity if you'd like to let it know. For a step-by-step guide, see donating to charity in your will.
- A set amountA specific sum of money left to a charity.
- A share of your estateA percentage of everything you leave.
- What's left overThe remainder after other gifts are paid.
Six charities that name bequests in their funding
Each one is ACNC-registered and listed on Tap4Change. Tap a card to see their profile, their latest updates and how to give.
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State Library of NSW Foundation
Based in NSWFunds the State Library of NSW's exhibitions, fellowships, education programs and collection, through donations, memberships and bequests.
- Libraries and culture
- Not tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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National Cancer Foundation
Based in SAProvides free accommodation in major cities for cancer patients and families from rural and regional Australia, funded by donations and bequests.
- Cancer support
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation
Based in QLDCollects donations, bequests and sponsorships to fund the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Hospital, which treats sick and injured native wildlife.
- Wildlife
- Not tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Ballarat Health Services Foundation
Based in VICRaises money to improve health services and facilities at Grampians Health, and encourages gifts including bequests.
- Local health
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Australian Flora Foundation
Based in NSWFunds scientific research into Australian native plants, with money raised through donations, bequests and investment income.
- Native plants
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
Want a different charity? Search all 60,000+ charities. How we picked these six: from Tap4Change's charity data, we took charities whose profiles mention bequests as part of how they're funded, rated 2 or 3 stars with a complete profile, and ranked them by their most recent annual donations. Schools and religious groups were left out. Before leaving a bequest, confirm the details with the charity directly.
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What a lasting gift can support
Bequests often fund work that takes years. Here's what a few of the charities above do.
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Care for years to come
Bequests help hospitals plan research and new services.
Mater Foundation runs a bequests program -
A home during treatment
Free accommodation helps country families stay close to care.
National Cancer Foundation provides free patient accommodation -
Wildlife in care
Sick and injured native animals get treatment and rehabilitation.
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Stories kept safe
Library collections are conserved for the next generation.
State Library of NSW Foundation funds collection conservation
What your donation actually pays for
A bequest can fund work that runs for years, like research, conservation and new facilities. A donation today helps too, and lets you see the difference your support makes.
Programs listed come from each charity's details in Tap4Change's charity data. For how fees, ACNC registration and tax receipts work, see the Tap4Change FAQs, the ACNC Charity Register and the ATO's gifts and donations guide.
Legacy giving questions, answered
What is legacy giving?
Legacy giving means planning a gift to charity that continues after your lifetime, usually through a bequest in your will. Some people also call it planned giving.
It's a way to support a cause you care about without giving up money you might need now.
How do I leave a bequest to a charity?
Speak with a solicitor or your state's public trustee about adding a gift to your will. Use the charity's full legal name and ABN, which you can find on the ACNC Charity Register, so your gift reaches the right organisation.
You can let the charity know, but you don't have to.
Do I need to leave a large amount?
No. Every bequest helps, whatever its size. Some people leave a small percentage of their estate, so family and friends still come first.
If you'd like to support a charity now as well, a one-off or monthly donation on Tap4Change is a simple way to start.
Are bequests tax deductible?
Tax rules for gifts in wills are different from everyday donations. Ask your solicitor or a tax adviser how a bequest affects your estate.
Only some charities on this page are marked as tax deductible in our charity data, and each card shows a chip for this. Donations you make today on Tap4Change are tax deductible if the charity is an eligible DGR, and you can download your receipt from your profile.
What is a thank you perk, and does it change my donation?
A thank you perk is a small gesture from a brand that partners with Tap4Change, such as a voucher or a free product, offered with some donations. Your donation still goes 100% to the charity. The perk comes from the brand, and offers rotate, so what's available depends on when you give.
If you can't donate right now, reach out to the Tap4Change team at support@tap4change.org. Sharing a charity's page is a great way to help too.