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Thank you for choosing to create a Sub Fund with the Geelong Community Foundation. By establishing a fund, you are joining a community of generous people who share a vision for a connected, fair and thriving Geelong region.

Your Sub Fund will become part of the Foundation’s enduring legacy of “Giving Forever” — where the income generated from your gift will support local charities and community initiatives year after year. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of people across our region.

This form captures the essential details to establish your Sub Fund. Once your form has been received a representative of the Foundation will be in contact with you.

On behalf of the Board and staff of the Foundation, thank you for your generosity and commitment to the Geelong Region’s future.

Warmest regards,
Amy Waters
Chief Executive Officer

1. Your Details

Please indicate who is establishing the Sub Fund:*

Individual

Family

Business /Organisation/Group

If Business / Organisation / Group:

Name of Business/Organisation/ Group:

ABN (if applicable)

Contact Person 1

Donor Name*

First Name Last Name

Date of Birth:

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Address*

Address* Suburb* Postcode*

Preferred Contact Method:*

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Contact Person 2

Donor Name*

First Name Last Name

Date of Birth:

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Address*

Address* Suburb* Postcode*

Preferred Contact Method:*

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Other Family/Corporate/Group Members (optional):

Name

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2. Fund Selection and Sub Fund Name

Please indicate which fund would you like your gift to support? We can help you decide if unsure.*

Geelong Community Foundation Gift Fund Tax-deductible for individuals and businesses. For general charitable purposes.

Geelong Community Open Fund Not tax-deductible. Commonly used for distributions from trusts, estates, and foundations.

Geelong Community Foundation Scholarship Fund (DGR1) Tax-deductible. Supports educational scholarships.

Please outline your preferred Sub Fund Name (subject to Trustee approval):

Sub Fund Name:*

3. Initial Gift

The Foundation requires a minimum of $10,000 to establish a Sub Fund, if needed this can be achieved in instalments over three years.

Starting gift amount: $*

Ongoing giving intention (please select one):*

One-off gift

Regular contributions

Annual contribution

Occasional contributions

4. Recognition & Privacy

The Foundation promotes its work through reports and media. Please indicate your preference:*

I give consent for my Sub Fund name and balance to be included in Foundation materials and the Annual Report.

I prefer my Sub Fund name to remain anonymous.

5. Bequest Pledge

Many of our supporters choose to extend their generosity by leaving a gift to the Foundation in their will. A bequest is a meaningful way to ensure your legacy continues to benefit the Geelong community for generations to come.

If you would like to share your intentions with us, please tick one option below:*

I have already included the Geelong Community Foundation in my will.

I intend to include the Foundation in my will.

I would like more information about leaving a bequest.

I do not want more information about leaving a bequest at this time.

This information is not legally binding but helps us acknowledge and thank you appropriately.

6. Grantmaking Interests

Please let us know which areas of our grantmaking you would like updates on:*

Food & Emergency Support

Health, Resilience & Connection

Education & Employment

Environment & Sustainability

Your preferences will help inform our communications and engagement approach.

7. Advocacy & Referrals

Your story has the power to inspire others. By sharing your journey (including why you chose to give and the impact you’ve seen) you can help build a culture of generosity in our community and encourage more people to join in creating lasting impact. Please let us know if you would like to be involved in this way:*

Yes, I am interested

I am not interested in sharing my story or introducing my network to the Foundation at this time.

I am Interested....*

I am happy to share my story of giving (e.g. through an interview, profile, or feature on our website, newsletters, social media, or events).

I would be open to introducing the Foundation to others in my network or referring potential donors.

8. Acknowledgement

By signing below, I/we request the establishment of a Sub Fund within the Geelong Community Foundation. I/we acknowledge that:

All gifts become part of the Trust Fund of the Geelong Community Foundation Fund, the Geelong Community Open Fund or the Geelong Community Foundation Education Scholarship Fund and do not form a separate fund.
A management account (also referred to as a Sub Fund) will be maintained by the Trustee for the recording of gifts from the Donor and others.
Should the balance of the Sub Fund be less than $10,000 after three years, we will consult with you on whether you would like to make any further contributions to your Sub Fund or if existing donations will be transferred to the Foundation’s Community Fund.
The Foundation manages investments and grantmaking in line with its policies and vision.
The Trustee may amend the Sub Fund name if required by law or regulation.
The Foundation will only accept gifts that align with its mission and values.

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⛳ What an incredible day at the @adroitinsurance C

⛳ What an incredible day at the @adroitinsurance Charity Golf Day yesterday!
 Almost 200 golfers came together at @13thbeach for a day of good vibes, great food, and even greater generosity.

Together, the community raised $100,000 — with $75,000 supporting a new IT Hub at @culturaaustralia in North Geelong, and $25,000 invested into the Charity Golf Day Sub-Fund for future impact.

A heartfelt thank you to every golfer, donor, organisation, contributor and volunteer who made this possible. And to @adroitinsurance — your commitment and generosity continue to create extraordinary impact for our region. We’re so incredibly grateful for this partnership.

We’re already looking forward to the 2026 Charity Golf Day. 🎉

#givingforever #geelongcommunityfoundation #gcf #localimpact #collectivegiving #communityimpact #adroit

What a night for our P500 community! On Thursday

🌟 Congratulations to @empowermentchallenge — winne

🌟 Congratulations to @empowermentchallenge — winner of the 2025 P500 Grant!

Last night, a full and buzzing Geelong West Town Hall came together for the annual P500 Pitch & Vote Night, where more than 200 collective donors showed the true power of generosity.

And when The Empowerment Challenge was announced as this year’s recipient… there was barely a dry eye in the room.

The Empowerment Challenge walks alongside some of the most vulnerable young mums in our region:
• 100% experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage
• 85% have experienced or are experiencing family violence
• 60%+ parenting alone with little or no support

Emily’s words, shared in the pitch, captured why this work matters so deeply:

✨ “I’m a mum of two, living in a world that constantly doubts me… He tells me I’m useless, I’m worthless — and I believe him. I’m terrified. Then my phone beeps: ‘Hi, this is Laura from The Empowerment Challenge.’ That was the day things changed — the day my life was saved, and my children’s future was put on a very different path.”

Thanks to our incredible P500 donors, The Empowerment Challenge will receive the $88,000 P500 grant, enabling them to open a permanent, five-day-a-week hub — a safe, stable and accessible space for young mums who need it most.

We are also proud to support our outstanding runners-up — @western_chances and @foundation61 — who each received a $5,000 grant. Their contribution to our community is vital, and we look forward to supporting their continued impact and future success.

A heartfelt thank you to the P500 Committee, whose dedication, advocacy and enthusiasm continue to shape P500 into the powerful collective-giving movement it is today — now in its ninth year.

💛 To every P500 donor: thank you. You didn’t just vote last night. You changed the trajectory of families for generations.

#P500 #GeelongCommunityFoundation #CollectiveGiving #Philanthropy #GeelongCommunity #GeelongGives #TheEmpowermentChallenge

🙌 The countdown is on! This Thursday, our P500 c

A shared meal to celebrate shared impact 🌱 Thank

A shared meal to celebrate shared impact 🌱

Thank you to @common_ground_project for welcoming us along with fellow funding partners to lunch at your beautiful farm last week.

Your work continues to nourish community, create opportunity, and remind us that connection truly grows from the ground up.

#GeelongCommunityFoundation #CommonGroundProject #CommunityImpact #LocalImpact #GCF

Last week, Geelong Community Foundation donors rol

Last week, Geelong Community Foundation donors rolled up their sleeves at Farm My School 🌱

The visit offered a hands-on look at how local donor generosity is helping transform unused school land into thriving gardens that feed and connect the community.

From walking through remnant bushland and meeting student trainees, to potting seedlings and sharing a farm-grown lunch — it was generosity in action.

Thank you to @farm.my.school for hosting this incredible experience and to all who joined us for this inspiring day of learning, connection, and impact.

#GeelongCommunityFoundation #FarmMySchool #PhilanthropyInAction #Givingforever #GCF

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