Who We Are
Your Partner In Philanthropy
As the nation’s oldest and leading community foundation, The Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) was established in 2008 to advance philanthropy. We are a registered charity with Institution of a Public Character* (IPC) status and Singapore’s first provider of donor-advised funds.
As a trusted philanthropy advisor, we adopt a data-driven, evidence-based approach to assist donors in achieving their philanthropic goals.
Our belief in the power of collaboration has led us to partner with government ministries, agencies, corporations, and over 400 charities and non-profit organisations, disbursing grants that support programmes over a diverse range of causes.
CFS goes a step further by convening multi-sector partners through the Centre for Applied Philanthropy and through the facilitation of collectives and community impact funds. This fosters the alignment of values and the exchange of knowledge and resources to address complex social challenges.
By enabling tangible and meaningful change, CFS aspires to instil a philanthropic culture and build a more compassionate and united society in Singapore.
^CFS supports all causes except causes that advance or denounce politics and/or religion.
Building A Stronger Community Together
Our Vision
Inspire giving.
Our Mission
Partnering donors and charities to enhance giving in Singapore.
Our Values
Objective In Our Approach
We stand committed to our promise, yet stay objective in everything we do—a quality that safeguards the interests and confidence of our donors and charity partners.
Genuine In Our Purpose
We take a real interest in helping our communities, and take care to understand our partners’ perspectives. Our appreciation of diversity in opinion allows us to work towards mutually beneficial outcomes for all.
Dedicated In Our Pursuits
We constantly work to cover all ground in the pursuit of solutions that address complex issues and evolving needs. Our groundwork informs our partnerships, enhancing impact.
Focused On The Big Picture
Making a difference doesn’t happen overnight. Beyond managing our funds and programmes well, we are focused on improving our communities by fostering a culture of giving.Our Story
How We Transform Donor Generosity Into Impact
Why Give With
The Community Foundation Of Singapore
Adapted with permission from the Community Foundations of Canada.
Community Knowledge
A deep understanding of local needs and opportunities.
Philanthropy Advisory
Builds on the values and vision of every donor to create an enriching journey of giving.
Effective Grant Management
A credible steward of assets, providing grant expertise and administrative support.
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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.
How We Support Charities
Together, we drive impact for the community.
What We Do
Discover how we grow philanthropy in Singapore.
Legacy Giving
Leave a Greater Gift.
Our Team
Learn about our diverse and trusted leadership.
Centre for Applied Philanthropy
Learn how we are leading innovation in philanthropy.
Our Publications
Access CFS reports and brochures here.
Collectives
Drive large-scale impact through collaboration.
Community Impact Funds
Give with others for greater community impact.
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