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  1. Why does the University of Adelaide need money?
  2. What are the University's current Giving Priorities?
  3. What are the requirements for a gift to be tax deductible?
  4. What is a gift?
  5. What is material benefit?
  6. Is the University a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)?
  7. I’m an international donor. Will I receive a tax deduction for my gift?
  8. What is the Giving Preference statement on the University's donation forms?
  9. How do I donate money to the University?
  10. Can I make a pledge or recurring credit card gift?
  11. Does the University accept non-monetary gifts?
  12. How will my gift be invested?
  13. I would like to leave a Bequest to the University and would like some wording for my Will.
  14. How often will I be contacted?
  15. What is the University’s ABN?

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1. Why does the University of Adelaide need money?

A university’s worth, it’s ‘greatness’, should be judged by its value to society. That is why the heart of the University of Adelaide’s vision for the future is our commitment to becoming a great research university [read the University's strategic plan]. Our vision is, of course, a long-term one. Greatness is not achieved overnight. It is vital, however, to begin to put in place the foundation on which greatness will be built.

Our goals can only be achieved with the support and involvement of the wider University community. They can only be achieved by the community sharing the University’s vision of the crucial contribution we can play at a local, national and international level. As a member of that community, you have the power, and the opportunity, to help the University fulfil our contribution to society. That is at the centre of our goal to become a great research university, and it is something to which we should all aspire.
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2. What are the University's current Giving Priorities?

A comprehensive list of the University's current Giving Priorities can be accessed here.  The Giving to Adelaide web site also provides further information on the types of gifts you can give to the University.
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3. What are the requirements for a gift to be tax deductible?

For a donor to claim a deduction for a gift, there are several Australian Tax Office requirements:
- The gift must be made to a deductible gift recipient (DGR)
- The payment must really be a gift
- The gift must be money or property that is covered by one of the gift types
- Any gift conditions must be satisfied
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4. What is a gift?

The Australian Tax Office considers gifts to have the following characteristics.
  • There is a transfer of money or property (Money/property must become property of the DGR)
  • The transfer is made voluntarily
  • The transfer arises by way of benefaction (the University must have absolute discretion as to the use of the money/property)
  • No material benefit or advantage is received by the donor
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5. What is material benefit?

A material benefit is not derived where any benefit provided to a donor by the University is insignificant compared to the value of the donation.  This is dependant on the situation, e.g. a keyring provided is insignificant in the context of a $4,000 donation but significant in the context of a $4 donation.  Recognition is commonly not a material benefit, however, recognition and/or acknowledgement that is in effect advertising of a gift from a company or organisation for taxation purposes, would be considered a material benefit to the company or organisation in return for the donation.  In these cases the transaction would be taxable, and is treated as Sponsorship not a donation.

Naming rights provided to a donor may give rise to a material benefit where the donor is a business.  In most situations naming rights provided to an individual will not be a material benefit.
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6. Is the University a Deductible Gift Recipient?

Yes. The University of Adelaide is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office to receive gifts for which a donor may claim a tax deduction.
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7. I’m an international donor. Will I receive a tax deduction for my gift?

Canadian and United States donors may be eligible to receive a tax deduction in their home countries. Read more>>

Donors from other countries are still able to donate by downloading our giving form which can be accessed by clicking on the green 'Make a Donation' button at the top of this page. However they will not be eligible for a tax deduction.

Like more information?  Contact us on +61 8 8313 5800 or by email.
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8. What is the Giving Preference statement on the University's donation forms?

In order to claim a tax deduction from the Australian Taxation Office, Australian donors must contribute unconditionally to the University. The University’s structure makes it possible for a donor to nominate an area of the University or project as the preferred beneficiary of their gift.  Where a donor has a preference for the use of the funds, the University endeavours to use the funds in accordance with the donor’s wishes. The University cannot however, provide any guarantee that the funds will be used in the preferred manner.

As a result, the University requests that all donors acknowledge the absolute discretion of the University as to the use of the funds donated. By making this acknowledgement, the donor can have greater comfort that their donation is tax deductible and there are no GST implications. If a  donor wishes that their donation be subject to certain conditions and that they cannot acknowledge the University’s discretion as to the use of the funds, it is unlikely that the donation will be tax deductible as a gift* and GST is likely to apply.

All donors should seek their own independent taxation advice regarding the deductibility of donations made to the University.
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* while the contribution may not be tax deductible as a gift it may still be tax deductible under another area and the donor should seek independent advice.

9. How do I donate money to the University?

You can donate to the University by:
  • Downloading our Giving Form (green button in the right side column)
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (details located on our Giving Form)
  • Online Giving
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10. Can I make a pledge or recurring credit card gift?

Yes, you can make a pledge to the University of Adelaide and yearly reminder letters will be sent to you regarding the amount due for your pledge.  If you would like to make an annual pledge to the University, please contact us by email or on +61 8 8313 5800.

At this time, the University does not accept recurring credit card gifts.
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11. Does the University accept non-monetary gifts?

Yes. The University accepts many types of gifts. Please visit our Other Giving Opportunities section for more information.
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12. How will my gift be invested?

For further information on the University's investment strategy, please click here.
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13. I would like to leave a Bequest to the University and would like some wording for my Will.

The University can help you plan a bequest that best fits your wishes. When considering the University of Adelaide in your Will, it is recommended that you seek independent legal advice, and any bequest to the University of Adelaide should be made after family and friends have been considered. Please click here for guidelines which may be used in consultation with your advisers when drafting your Will.
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14. How often will I be contacted?

The University generally contacts donors twice per year regarding its two Annual Appeals. We may also send you information if you have been invited to one of the University’s Donor Recognition Programs, such as the Hughes Bequest Society. Donors can ‘unsubscribe’ themselves from these communications by contacting the University Engagement Branch on +61 8 8313 5800 or by email.
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15. What is the University’s ABN?

The University's ABN is:  61 249 878 937
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