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HOW CFS IS EMPOWERING ONE NON-PROFIT’S JOURNEY INTO LEGACY GIVING Each September 13th, CFS joins organisations around the world to celebrate International Legacy Giving Day. A legacy gift, also known as a planned gift or deferred gift, is a donation to a non-profit or charity that is arranged while the donor is alive, but takes effect …
Michael Binger relocated to Singapore in 2007 in search of fresh professional opportunities and a change of scenery. Now, sixteen years on, the ex-Vice President of South APAC at Under Armour has not only built a thriving business but also embarked on a meaningful journey of philanthropy, to make a lasting impact in the local …
Philanthropy is more than just a gesture of goodwill; it’s a journey towards making a lasting impact on society. For the founders of the Maanas Cares Foundation, Manoj, Sreevidhya and their children, Aditya and Nitya, this journey began with a vision of creating a legacy of compassion and support for those in need. Partnering with …
Overcoming insurmountable challenges is second nature to David Lim, the man who led the first Singapore Mt Everest Expedition in 1998. He is perhaps better known for surmounting his own personal “Everest” when, just a week after returning from the Himalayas, the rare nerve disorder Guillain-Barre Syndrome left David partially disabled in both legs. Determined …
Kris Foundation is a non-profit initiative to support young classical musicians in Singapore and the region. It was set up in 2009 by Kris Tan, a philanthropist dedicated to empowering the arts in Singapore, and established as a donor-advised fund (DAF) at The Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) in 2012. In 2022, Kris Foundation presented …
Janet’s philanthropy journey started when she was appointed the executor of the estate of her cousin, Ms. Diana Koh. Ms Diana Koh had willed that her estate be dedicated to charitable organisations. As a newcomer to philanthropy in Singapore, Janet sought the advice of CFS after being introduced to it by a friend. The philanthropic …
Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) helps at-risk youth, the elderly who want to age in place, socially isolated seniors, low-income families, the destitute, and many more who face distress. It also operates two nursing homes that provide intermediate to long-term care to older people with chronic diseases. During the Covid-19 pandemic, MWS saw a higher caseload …
When the pandemic hit, theatre company Pangdemonium, a Singapore charity and Institution of a Public Character (IPC), lost virtually all its income as it could not stage live productions. “We were forced to dig into our reserves for our day-to-day operations,” said the theatre company. This made it difficult to sustain its education and outreach …
The Association of Women for Action & Research (AWARE), a Singapore charity and Institution of a Public Character (IPC), is never one to shy away from sensitive topics. For social service organisations like AWARE, who adopt long-term and holistic approaches in their interventions, legacy gifts are highly valuable. AWARE is able to sustain new programmes …
Assisi Hospice is a Singapore charity and Institution of a Public Character (IPC) that provides palliative care. For over 50 years, it has offered medical, psycho-social, and spiritual care to patients facing terminal illnesses. Its team of specialists work tirelessly to help patients live out their last years with dignity. Donations cover about 40% of …