WHO WE ARE
About Us
We are a Community Foundation that covers primarily the Noosa Region.
We act as a facilitator between donors and eligible charities. We are an all volunteer, Not-For-Profit run as a Company Limited by Guarantee.
Fund raising administration and caretaking of funds raised is carried out by a separate specialist funds manager. Donations to us can be tax deductible if desired.
Our Mission
Our Mission is:
“The Noosa Community Foundation raises charitable donations directly and indirectly by support for others. The Foundation works collaboratively to disburse donations efficiently, effectively and transparently so as to maximise the beneficial impact from charitable giving in the Noosa region. This is done while respecting the preferences of donors for the management and distribution of their funds.”
Three Planks in our Mission
Plank 1
Generate more charitable giving into the Noosa region; both directly to the Foundation and by the Foundation supporting charities to raise donations themselves.
Plank 2
Provide Services that reduce the administrative load on charities, thereby permitting them to send more resources to their coalface.
Plank 3
Assist in increasing the efficiency and impact of charitable giving in the Noosa region thereby giving a better community Return on Investment.
Founded Dec 2023. Results till 15/5/26
Noosa Foundation Board
The Noosa Foundation runs entirely as a volunteer organisation. The Founding and Current Board Members are below, along with a link to their CVs for further information. You can reach any Board Member by email to reception@noosa.foundation
We need you and your help
The Noosa Community Foundation runs on volunteer power to improve the community in the Noosa region. Join in to help when and where you can.
Noosa Foundation Ambassadors
Our Noosa Foundation Ambassadors are those donors and community members who actively support and promote the Foundation.
Your feedback and support helps us with our Mission to improve the wellbeing of the Noosa community.
To join our valued Ambassador community, Use the form below or please email us your name, email and your particular interests; and any immediate feedback you have. We will add you to our mailing list.
Press Cover
Press coverage of the Noosa Community Foundation includes the following;
- Noosa Today 6/5/2025: Noosa Community Foundation trailblazer honoured
- Noosa Today 24/4/2025: Foundation for Community
Statutory Fund Management
There are many requirements, including ATO, to manage the money you donate for the Foundation to pass onto local charities on your behalf. To ensure complete and professional compliance with the regulatory requirements, we have retained the services of the Australian Community Foundation (ACF). This is a not-for-profit body that manages funds on behalf of some 450 Funds and Foundations. By 2022, they have operated for some 25 years and managed the distribution of some $117 million over 9,500 grants. They are holding some $126 million in donated funds. You can read about ACF on this link and check their credentials with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC) on this link.