捐赠者指示基金：能以个人名义设立逐年投入资金
捐赠者指示基金由新加坡社区基金会协助设立与管理，款项至少为20万元，既可纳入遗产规划，也可在生前启动，实现长期持续行善，成为灵活的公益途径，吸引越来越多国人关注。“能在生时就见到自己未来的遗产帮助了别人，这很特别，也很有意义。”新加坡知名励志演说家兼登山家林有利如此形容他的公益之路。
‘You don’t need millions’: How donor-advised funds helped this former mountaineer build his legacy
LEGACY had always mattered to David Lim but in the years leading up to his 60th birthday, he began reflecting on how to make a more lasting impact.The leadership coach and former mountaineer had long linked his climbing pursuits to charitable causes. Lim led Singapore’s first expedition to Mount Everest in 1998, but was left partially disabled after returning from the climb due to a rare nerve disorder.
Field trip held to attract more donations to environmental and climate causes in S’pore
SINGAPORE – Donations to environmental causes in Singapore have lagged behind areas like social service and welfare, accounting for 4 per cent of giving here in 2023.Giving to environmental causes accounted for just $510,000, or about 1.78 per cent of grants disbursed between April 2024 and March 2025 by the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS), which pools and facilitates donations.
A Meaningful Legacy: Mr Choo on Giving with Purpose and Compassion
Everyday Heroes of Philanthropy is a new content series celebrating the people in our community whose giving is guided by heart, purpose, and a deep belief in making a difference.We begin with the story of one of our donors Mr Choo Heng Thong, whose quiet generosity is creating a legacy of compassion – one that will continue to touch lives for generations to come.
From Intention to Impact: A Guide to Legacy Giving in Singapore
A life well lived can shape communities long after we’re gone.Ms Loi Ooh Toh was a majie who had come to Singapore as a young girl and spent most of her life in domestic service. When she passed away, she left nearly S$100,000 in savings to Mr Lim, the boy she once cared for as a nanny. Moved by her quiet generosity, Mr Lim, now a 42-year-old tech investor, established the Loi Ooh Toh Fund through the Community Foundation of Singapore. The fund supports elder care and social work education, honouring the services that supported Ms Loi in her later years.
The Ultimate Guide to Donor-Advised Funds: Transforming Giving in Singapore
The family behind the Maanas Cares Foundation had been quietly supporting various charities for years. But as their commitment to giving deepened – especially in areas like eldercare, caregiving, and children’s education – they began searching for a more meaningful and lasting way to give.That led them to set up a donor-advised fund (DAF) with the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS), designed to grow with their values and respond to evolving community needs.
A Gift of Hope: Igniting A Child’s Passion for Learning
Five-year-old Levon Sim dreams of becoming a doctor. But for children like her, the path of learning isn’t always easy.Raised by her grandmother, Judy, who is her sole caregiver, Levon faced early challenges in school. She couldn’t recognise the alphabet, and coming from a Chinese-speaking background, English was especially difficult. When a social worker flagged her developmental delays, Judy knew Levon needed extra support – but she wasn’t sure where to turn.
Avoiding Death Row: A Mother’s Journey of Redemption and Strength
June never imagined that she would stand at a crossroads between life and the death penalty. A series of choices led her to a moment that could have ended everything—but instead, she was given a second chance. She served a five-year prison sentence, an experience that forced her to reflect, grow, and redefine her future.Since her release in 2019, June has been rebuilding her life with courage and determination, reconnecting with her family, and proving that transformation is possible. With the support of New Life Stories’ Family Strengthening programme, she is not only healing but also helping others find hope.
More Than a Roof: How KeyStart Empowers Families Through Home Ownership
A stable home environment is crucial to overall well-being, particularly for families with children. Lower-income families often encounter hurdles in achieving homeownership, which may include the inability to accumulate sufficient savings for a down payment, or to keep up with mortgage payments.Following his divorce, Mr Borhan was forced to sell his matrimonial home in 2007. The flat was sold at a loss, leading to debts that he spent the next decade servicing. As they were unable to afford a new house or qualify for a rental flat, Mr Borhan and his three children spent the next 10 years moving between relatives’ homes. At one point, they lived with his brother’s family, where 13 people crowded into a four-room flat.
Continuity, Growth, and Purpose: CFS Launches Refreshed Mission and Brand
As the Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) approaches 17 years of enabling meaningful giving and enters a new chapter, we have unveiled our refreshed brand identity and a renewed Vision and Mission – marking a significant milestone in our journey to build a more generous, connected, and resilient Singapore.“Singapore’s philanthropic landscape has evolved significantly in the last decade, so it’s timely for CFS to take stock and reflect on how far it has come and where it wants to go. In a process that took a year, CFS’s leadership team worked with its Board and staff to reexamine and validate why giving is an important societal virtue, and how growing the giving pie translates to stronger, happier communities.” said Mr Paul Tan, CEO of CFS.
