The National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia

The Australian Stem Cell Centre was the national organisation that brings together and funds the country's leading stem cell research groups. In June 2011 the ASCC’s funding through the Australian Government drew to a close. Whilst the Centre has ceased operations we have ensured that your donation will be applied to grow and develop Australian Stem Cell Research. That is why on 17 August 2011 the ASCC established the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia.
 
The Foundation is a registered not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and a fully ATO endorsed Australian charity for tax purposes. As a consequence, the Foundation enjoys deductible gift recipient status which means that all gifts, donations and bequests made to the Foundation are tax deductible in the hands of the person giving the gift, donation or bequest.  

Bequests

There are several different types of bequest that can be made. Please find below the required legal wording for different types of bequests.

General Cash Gift

"I bequeath to the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia ABN 84 152 713 098 (Foundation) the sum of _______________ dollars ($_____) to be applied for the purposes of supporting medical (including stem cell) research in such manner as its directors may determine. However, if the Foundation is no longer in existence or operating, then I bequeath such sum to the charitable entity or fund established or nominated by the directors of the Foundation to receive bequests, gifts and donations to the Foundation (being a charitable entity or fund established for purposes promoting, supporting or facilitating medical research), to be applied for the purposes of supporting medical (including stem cell) research in such manner as its directors or trustees may determine. I declare that the receipt of a director or company secretary of the Foundation or a director, trustee or officer of the charitable entity or fund, will be sufficient discharge to my executors who will not be bound to see the application of this bequest."

Bequest of Whole Residue of Estate

I bequeath to the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia ABN 84 152 713 098 (Foundation) all the rest and residue of my Estate to be applied for the purposes of medical (including stem cell) research in such a manner as its directors may determine. However, if the Foundation is no longer in existence or operating, then I bequeath such residue of my Estate to the charitable entity or fund established or nominated by the directors of the Foundation to receive bequests, gifts and donations to the Foundation (being a charitable entity or fund established for purposes promoting, supporting or facilitating medical research), to be applied for the purposes of medical (including stem cell) research in such manner as its directors or trustees may determine. I declare that the receipt of a director or company secretary of the Foundation or a director, trustee or officer of the charitable entity or fund, will be sufficient discharge to my executors who will not be bound to see the application of this bequest.”

Bequest of a Percentage of Residue of Estate

I bequeath to the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia ABN 84 152 713 098 (Foundation) of my Residuary Estate to be applied for the purposes of medical (including stem cell) research in such a manner as its directors may determine. However, if the Foundation is no longer in existence or operating, then I bequeath such Residuary Estate to the charitable entity or fund established or nominated by the directors of the Foundation to receive bequests, gifts and donations to the Foundation (being a charitable entity or fund established for purposes promoting, supporting or facilitating medical research), to be applied for the purposes of medical (including stem cell) research in such manner as its directors or trustees may determine. I declare that the receipt of a director or company secretary of the Foundation or a director, trustee or officer of the charitable entity or fund, will be sufficient discharge to my executors who will not be bound to see the application of this bequest.”

Our address is:
National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia
ABN 84 152 713 098

Registered Office:
Ground Floor
Building 75 (STRIP)
Monash University
Wellington Road
Clayton VIC 3800

To be competitive and to keep up the pace, we need the support of the Australian community, and we sincerely thank you for your interest in the Foundation and Australian stem cell research.

If you require further information, please contact the company secretary as follows:

T: +61 3 9271 1191
F: +61 3 9271 1199