Gifts in Wills
Deciding to leave a gift in your Will is one of the most important decisions you will ever make and is a powerful way to create a lasting legacy for the Geelong community.
About Gifts in Wills
A gift in your Will is an opportunity to create a lasting legacy for the Geelong region and the people who call it home.
By including the Geelong Community Foundation in your Will, your generosity will continue supporting local people, families and communities for generations to come. Whether your passions is education, health and wellbeing, social inclusion or helping those facing the greatest need, your gift can continue to reflect the values and causes that matter most to you.
Many people choose to honour themselves, their family or a loved one through a Named Fund. Creating a lasting tribute while supporting the causes they care about.
If you decide to leave a Gift in your Will, we would be grateful if you could let us know. Sharing your intentions allows us to thank you, welcome you into our community of legacy supporters, and ensure we understand your wishes.
You can complete our simple form or ask your solicitor to notify us on your behalf.
Inform us about your Gift in Will
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Types of Gifts You Can Leave
There are a number of ways you can leave your legacy to the Foundation including:
- A specific gift – a specific amount of money, however, this does not allow for changes of circumstances or for inflation.
- A percentage gift – this can vary from the entire estate to any percentage the donor may choose and Will not impact on family or other beneficiaries should the estate be affected by unforeseen circumstances.
- A residual gift – the whole residual or part thereof, after personal beneficiaries have been included.
- Assets – shares, paintings, property or any other item deemed to be assets may be left to your organisation. (These should not be tied in the Will, making it impossible for the items to be sold to realise the monetary value).
- A contingent bequest – a contingency in the event of a beneficiary pre-deceasing the donor, in which case their bequest could then revert to the charity.
Include a Gift in Your Will
Once you’ve taken care of your loved ones, you may choose to leave a gift in your Will to the Geelong Community Foundation. It’s a powerful way to support the causes and community you care about.
Every gift, no matter the size, contributes to building a more connected, fair and thriving Geelong—creating lasting impact for generations to come.
Create a Free Will with our partner EveryWill
Writing your Will with EveryWill is simple and can be completed in around 10 minutes.
Our trusted partner EveryWill offers Geelong Community Foundation supporters the opportunity to create a Will online at no cost. It’s a convenient option if your circumstances are straightforward and you’re looking for an easy way to get started.
Work directly with your legal advisor
If your circumstances are more complex, or you would prefer tailored advice, your solicitor or legal advisor can help you prepare or update your Will.
They can ensure your wishes are clearly documented and your Will reflects your personal, financial and family situation.
With thanks to our existing
Donors who have left a Gift in their Will
| Fund Name | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| K N Stott Family Estate Fund | $6,720,829 |
| Lesley Yvonne Taylor Estate Fund | $ 1,781,463 |
| Margaret Ann Cody Estate Fund | $1,678,418 |
| Ian James Tyler Estate Fund | $346,944 |
| Fred & Pauline Flanagan Estate Fund | $315,579 |
| Norma & Grenville (Rod) Roddick Estate Fund | $300,553 |
| Joy Buckland Estate Fund | $266,663 |
| Brenda Joy Wyatt Estate Fund | $177,839 |
| Fund Name | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Harold Ernest Leighton Estate Fund | $161,411 |
| Robert Andrews Leggatt Estate Fund | $149,620 |
| M & J Donnellan Estate Fund | $116,888 |
| William Garth Little Estate Fund | $91,235 |
| Howard Hitchcock Estate Fund | $55,496 |
| Margaret Alison Cameron Estate Fund | $38,583 |
| Annie Johneena McLean Estate Fund | $30,323 |
| J C Bowen Estate Fund | $15,973 |
Frequently asked questions
Get in touch
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