In This Section:
Donor Guidelines
Bequest Guidelines
Donation Form
Staff Pledge Information
1. The Foundation was established in 1982, and is a non-profit independent company affiliated to the University, that acts as Trustee for a number of funds on all of its campuses.
2. The University's main campuses are at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange and Wagga Wagga and comprises a variety of faculties and schools.
3. The donor may liaise with the Foundation to determine the criteria for a scholarship. The donor will also receive feedback on the recipient's progress.
4. Donations to the Foundation and Charles Sturt University may be eligible deductions for income tax purposes under Division 30 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
5. Donors and sponsors are able to request the area(s) of the University to which they wish to make a gift. Please contact the Foundation Manager or the Vice-Chancellor before making any gift.
6. Donations should be made payable to 'Charles Sturt Foundation', not a specific division or programme.
7. Payment should be forwarded to the Administration Officer, Charles Sturt Foundation, Charles Sturt University, Panorama Avenue, Bathurst NSW 2795. Please either complete the donation form, or write a letter to accompany any cheque.
8. The Foundation will accept cheques, cash, Mastercard, Visa and American Express.
9. The Foundation will issue a receipt for all monetary donations. This receipt will be issued in the name of the drawer of the cheque. A letter of acknowledgement will accompany the receipt which will be sent to the donor.
10. Bequests, legacies, testamentary and gifts-in-kind (including property, shares, insurance) may be made to the University through the Foundation. See below for guidelines.
Some donors have left a bequest, which is a gift in their will, to support Charles Sturt University through the Charles Sturt Foundation. All contributions, large or small, are valued and will allow the University to continue to offer a high standard of education. A bequest can be in the form of a:
• Specific bequest – this includes assets such as money, shares
and bonds, property, books, paintings, etc. Gifts of any kind must be fully
described so that they can be easily recognised.
• Residue gift – this includes part of or all of your Estate (the
residue) after you have specified gifts for family or friends.
• Percentage bequest – this allows you to leave a specified percentage
of your total estate to the University.
Donors may choose to designate the bequest for the general purpose of the University where the funds will be allocated to priorities of the University at the time. Alternatively, benefactors can specify what program they would like their bequest to support, such as scholarships, research projects, building programs, equipment or academic positions.
In the case of a designated bequest the Foundation will aim to administer the bequest as strictly to the donor’s intentions as possible. However, it is important to realise that institutions and society itself change constantly and what appears simple and unambiguous today may not make the same sense in years to come. To ensure the wording of the bequest is clear and reflects the donor’s wishes, but at the same time remains flexible to accommodate potential future changes, the Foundation recommends the following clauses for a bequest.
“I give and bequeath…
• my estate
• a portion/residue of my estate
• the sum of $...
• my real estate situated at…
• specific items
free of all duties and taxes to the Charles Sturt Foundation to be applied for the general purposes of the University and I declare that the receipt of the Secretary or other proper officer of the said Foundation shall be full and sufficient discharge to my Executor or Trustee for the payment of this bequest.”
“I give and bequeath…
• my estate
• a portion/residue of my estate
• the sum of $...
• my real estate situated at…
• specific items
free of all duties and taxes to the Charles Sturt Foundation for its general purposes. I express the wish but without creating any binding trust that if practicable this gift be applied towards [describe purpose in as much detail as possible]. I declare that the receipt of the Secretary or other proper officer of the said Foundation shall be full and sufficient discharge to my Executor or Trustee for the payment of this bequest.”
Examples of specific purpose bequests include:
• the awarding of an annual scholarship in my name at Charles Sturt
University. I ask that any scholarship awarded in my name be given to female
students from low social economic backgrounds.
• funding a research grant into …
• constructing a research laboratory to support Veterinary Science at
CSU.
A representative from the Foundation Office would be happy to meet with you or your legal advisor in person to discuss the options available and suggested wording to ensure your assets are distributed as close to your intentions as possible.
You are encouraged to notify the Foundation Office that you are intending to leave Charles Sturt University as a beneficiary in your will or that you have left a bequest to the University. This will help us to meet your wishes as well as discuss suitable recognition for the bequest.
For further information on leaving a bequest to the University please contact the Foundation Office on (02) 6338 4834.
Through funds pledged to the Foundation it supports a range of programs including scholarships, capital projects such as the CPD and the Auditorium at Bathurst, the Charles Sturt Collection, the Pharmacy program, and some funded academic positions.
Historically, the Foundation's most successful activity has been providing undergraduate student scholarships. Many young Australians' professional lives have been considerably helped through the Foundation's scholarship program.
Benefactors include organisations, companies and individuals that all contribute
to the educational life of many of our students. Many staff pledge regular
donations from their pay.
Charles Sturt University staff can help the work of the Foundation by making
regular, tax deductible contributions from their salary. Pledging $7.70 a
fortnight provides the Foundation with $200 per year. However as little as
$1 per fortnight can be pledged to help support students.
If you would like to pledge money to the Foundation please either contact the Foundation for a brochure or fill out a staff donation form .PDF