GoodCompany Foundation

The GoodCompany Foundation is a national, independent charitable organisation operating as the philanthropic arm of GoodCompany. It functions as a Public Ancillary Fund (DGR Type 2), responsible for accepting donations from the public and distributing them to Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Type 1 charities. Established to revitalise the philanthropic and volunteering landscape in Australia, the Foundation supports a broad range of social causes by facilitating effective giving and volunteering opportunities.

Mission and Vision

The Foundation’s mission is to foster a culture of giving and social impact by connecting donors, volunteers, and organisations through innovative workplace giving and volunteering solutions. Its vision is to double philanthropy by 2030, creating a more engaged and socially responsible community where businesses and individuals contribute meaningfully to social good.

Main Objectives

• Facilitate donations: Accept and channel public donations to eligible charities efficiently and transparently.
• Promote workplace giving: Support companies in implementing workplace giving programs that encourage employee participation.
• Enhance volunteering: Provide platforms for skilled and team volunteering opportunities that build community engagement.
• Support fundraising and matched giving: Enable fundraising initiatives and matched donations to maximise charitable impact.
• Drive social philanthropy: Innovate giving solutions such as charity gift cards and rewards to broaden participation.

Benefiting Groups

• Charities: Receive funding and volunteer support to advance their missions.
• Corporate partners: Engage employees through meaningful social responsibility programs.
• Employees and donors: Gain accessible and flexible ways to contribute time, skills, and funds.
• Communities: Benefit from increased resources and volunteer efforts addressing social needs.

Types of Services and Activities

• Workplace Giving Platform: A fully integrated system enabling payroll giving, matched donations, and charity selection.
• Volunteering Solutions: Access to skilled and team volunteering roles, volunteer leave management, and engagement tools.
• Fundraising and Events: Tools to create fundraising pages and organise events to support charities.
• Charity Gift Cards and Rewards: Innovative giving options allowing donors to gift donations and receive recognition.
• Reporting and Compliance: Automated tax receipts, ESG and CSR reporting, and secure data management.