What We Do
We Champion Strategic Philanthropy In Singapore
The Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) provides a one-stop destination for philanthropy advisory and grantmaking services, helping donors achieve greater impact for their preferred causes and objectives. As a neutral convener, we bring together charities, government agencies and researchers from all sectors to identify meaningful funding opportunities and develop collective impact initiatives that address community needs.
What We Offer
Advisory And Grantmaking Services
We offer donors a structured way to give through donor-advised funds and community impact funds. Leveraging our deep knowledge of Singapore’s charity landscape, we help match donors’ philanthropic goals with critical and underserved needs in the community. Grants from CFS are disbursed with utmost accountability, through carefully assessed charity programmes.
Fund Setup And Administration
We manage fund administration, governance and tax deductions on donations. We keep donors updated about their disbursements and impact to the causes. Our rigorous due diligence process ensures we work with trustworthy charities.
Partnerships
We serve as a bridge linking charities, donors and government agencies to develop impactful and sustainable initiatives. By forming affiliations with legal and financial advisors, we strengthen the impact of legacy giving in Singapore.
Collectives And Research
We engage with experts to deepen understanding of societal issues, and to generate innovative support programmes and models of collective giving. We also use the insights to design bespoke giving plans for our donors.
Our Fund Types
Community
Impact
Funds
Together, We Can Make A Difference
A community impact fund is a pooled fund that welcomes donations of any amount from the public to support under-resourced or urgent community needs.
Fastest-Growing Option For Charitable Giving
A donor-advised fund is a flexible and seamless way for a donor to contribute to their preferred charitable causes, as and when they want.
Donor-
Advised
Funds
Our Funds
Donor-Advised Funds
Fastest-Growing Option For Charitable Giving
A donor-advised fund is a flexible and seamless way to contribute to your preferred charitable causes, as and when you want.
Community Impact Funds
Together, We Can Make A Difference
A Community Impact Fund is a pooled fund that welcomes donations of any amount from the public to support under-resourced or urgent community needs.
Leading The Way: Advancing The Cause Of Charitable Giving
CFS is committed to the growth of strategic philanthropy, supporting Singapore’s vision to become a regional philanthropy hub. To achieve this, we will focus on playing four key roles:
Enabler
Enabler
Steward
Steward
Convener
Convener
Advocate
Advocate
As we move forward, our five key strategies are:
- Expand our donor base and the number of donor-advised funds we manage, strengthen donor management and broaden giving opportunities.
- Grow a culture of giving by continuing to promote legacy giving.
- Integrate philanthropic conversations into financial planning by working closely with financial and legal advisors.
- Champion innovation in philanthropy through our Centre for Applied Philanthropy (CAP), focusing on new giving models, collective initiatives and pooled funds.
- Utilise technology to improve our capability to manage more donor-advised funds, widen our service offerings, enhance the donor and grantee experience, and ensure strong governance and trust.
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How We Assist Donors
Transform your generosity into impact.
Donor-Advised Funds
A simple, cost-effective and powerful way to give.
Causes We Support
The 13 charitable areas we focus on.
Who We Are
Our identity as a community foundation.
Our Team
Learn about our diverse and trusted leadership.
How We Support Charities
Together, we drive impact for the community.
Our Publications
Access CFS reports and brochures here.
Legacy Giving
Leave a Greater Gift.
Community Impact Funds
Give with others for greater community impact.
Centre for Applied Philanthropy
Learn how we are leading innovation in philanthropy.
Collectives
Drive large-scale impact through collaboration.
Latest News & Media
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