Trusts & Foundations in Australia

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Title: Trusts & Foundations in Australia (Philanthropy Monograph #2) Author: Diana Leat & Esther Lethlean Focus: Date/Edition(s): 2000 Publisher: Philanthropy Australia ISBN/ISSN: Website: Library:

Contents

Introduction

Section 1: What are the roles of trusts and foundations?

• What are trusts and foundations?
• The four types of foundations
• The history of trusts and foundations
• The state and philanthropy today
• the new policy significance of trusts and foundations
• the roles of trusts and foundations in Australia
• Inappropriate comparisons with the US and UK?

Section 2: What is known about trusts and foundations in Australia?

• The Philanthropy Australia study (1998/9)
• Corporate giving
• Donations from bequests and estates
• Government foundations
• Trustee companies

Section 3: Towards a research agenda

Conclusion

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