Charitable giving
Report
Future foundations for giving: inquiry report
This once-in-a-generation inquiry comes at a key point in time. While the Australian Government has a goal to double giving by 2030, some of the most important policy settings that would underpin such an increase are not fit for purpose. The report sets out the Commission’s findings and recommendations to provide firm foundations for philanthropy...
Draft report
Future foundations for giving: draft report
This report sets out the Productivity Commission’s draft findings and recommendations relating to motivations for philanthropic giving in Australia and opportunities to grow it further.
Discussion paper
Not-for-profit sector development blueprint: issues paper
The purpose of this paper is to invite public feedback on the principles and priorities of a national blueprint for Australia’s not-for-profit (NFP) sector. The NFP Sector Development Blueprint aims to establish a 10-year vision and priorities for action to realise this vision. This paper is accompanied by a 2 page summary vision document, which...
Working paper
An examination of tax-deductible donations made by Australian taxpayers in 2020–21
This study analyses published Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data and represents the extent and characteristics of tax-deductible donations made and claimed by Australian taxpayers to Deductible Gift Recipients (DGRs) at Item D9 Gifts or Donations in their individual income tax returns for the 2020–21 income year.
Report
Participatory grantmaking: building the evidence
This report explores the state of evidence in participatory grantmaking (PGM). It investigates the benefits and challenges of PGM and provides recommendations for the sector on advancing practice and understanding in this emerging area.