Financial Donations

A tax-deductible donation of any amount has a profound influence on the growth of the Foundation. All money donated goes towards the purchase of items either directly by the Foundation’s for its collections or for purchases made in cooperation with the State Government, with a small proportion dedicated to administration of the Foundation.

Monetary donations over $2 are tax deductible and can be made by cash, cheque or money order.

Donations should be made payable to “Woodside Valley Foundation” and forwarded to:

Artworks and Cultural Items

All donations of artworks and significant cultural items are gratefully received. Such gifts may also offer attractive tax benefits for individuals and family trusts, providing donors a tax deduction for the market value of their gifts.

Donations of artworks must meet certain conditions as specified by the Australian Tax Office in order to qualify for full deductibility.

Works from private collections can also be loaned to the Foundation for general display or as part of special exhibitions. In this way, private collectors are able to retain ownership, while ensuring the wider community experiences the benefits from the preservation of such pieces that may seldom be seen on public display.

All donors of gifts and loaned works will be given appropriate recognition, with each donor sent a letter of thanks, complimentary invitations to exclusive showings and other events as well as being offered the opportunity to dedicate the contribution to a person, family or community group.

All donations will be recognised in the form of an honour board to be permanently displayed with the Woodside Valley Foundation Collection in its future home.

More Ways to Give

You can also make a gift to the Foundation that will help develop and fund programs that support historians’ research into WA’s maritime and exploration history or directly aid in the purchase of significant cultural items—and at the same time plan your future.

Planned giving involves integrating a donor’s charitable gift into his or her overall financial, tax and estate planning objectives so as to maximise the benefits for both the donor and the Foundation. Such gifts typically come from a donor’s assets rather than income, often in the form of a bequest or charitable gift annuity.

A gift to the Foundation through your will (a bequest) has several advantages: it allows you to make a meaningful contribution to the Foundation, charitable gifts made through your will are 100 per cent tax deductible for estate tax purposes, a charitable bequest may place your estate in a lower tax bracket, you may specify that your bequest is used for general purposes of the Foundation or for a particular area of interest, and provides a lasting expression of your life.

A gift annuity is a simple contract between you and the Foundation in which you exchange cash or securities at fixed payments each year for life—in honour of someone who has inspired you, in your own name or in memory of a deceased family member or friend. Gifts of real estate, stocks and other property will also help support the work of the Foundation.

We will be delighted to work with you and your financial advisors in arranging a gift to the Foundation that best suits your objectives.

For details on the tax benefits and conditions for gifts to the Foundation, as specified by the Australian Tax Office, please see the ATO’s “Tax Facts” sheet or contact the Foundation on +61 (08) 9345 4064 or email Woodside Valley Foundation.

The Auditor

Woodside Valley Foundation has appointed Jonathan Lamprell-Jarrett CA of Dry Kirkness as the inaugural independent auditors.

Jonathan Lamprell-Jarrett CA

Jonathan Lamprell-Jarrett CA is an audit partner with Dry Kirkness and has extensive experience in accounting and auditing, specialising in the not-for-profit sector.

In recent years, Jonathan has built up a client base comprising numerous charities, arts organisations, church organisations, not-for-profit companies, schools, nursing homes, trade unions and small businesses.

A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Fellow of the Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA Australia), Registered Company Auditor—Registered Local Government Auditor, and Registered Co-operative Company Auditor, Jonathan joined Dry Kirkness in November 1997 after more than 9 years as a partner with a large city-based second tier firm.