Support Australian Sport: Donate This Summer!

Help Australian Sport Thrive This Summer

In 2023, our research showed that 1 in 4 small community clubs had contemplated closing, largely due to increased running costs. We also discovered that almost half of Australia’s elite athletes were living below the poverty line.

Your tax-deductible donation—big or small—makes a meaningful impact on the future of sport in Australia, helping clubs thrive and athletes pursue their dreams.

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Why Donate?

TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS

Every donation of $2 or more is tax-deductible, helping your generosity go further. By giving, you’re not only supporting the future of Australian sport but also benefiting from potential tax savings, making each dollar count even more.

SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Your contribution directly strengthens clubs and athletes in your community, giving them the resources they need to succeed. When you donate, you’re helping to create vibrant sports environments that foster growth, resilience, and lasting community bonds.

EMPOWER YOUNG ATHLETES

Your support plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of athletes, providing them with access to essential training, equipment, and guidance. With your help, young talents can pursue their sporting dreams and inspire future generations.

Your gift, their game-changer

Your Donation Will Help Clubs To

  • Purchase new sporting equipment
  • Upgrade facilities and grounds
  • Cover coaching, training and travel expenses
  • Fund participation or development programs

Your Donation Will Support Athletes With

  • Equipment and uniform (purchase and maintenance/repairs)
  • Coaching (payment of staff or contractors)
  • Travel (training camps, competition etc)
  • Medical costs, physio & conditioning

FAQs

Common questions from donors

How can donations to sport be tax-deductible?

The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) is an item 1 Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) specifically listed in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Subdivision 30-B, s30.90). The ASF was provided with this DGR status to raise funds for the development of sport at all levels in Australia. Through this status, donations of $2 or more to ASF in support of approved fundraisers or projects are tax-deductible.

How much tax will I get back for my donation?

The amount of a tax deduction a donor will receive for a donation to a DGR, like the Australian Sports Foundation, depends on the income tax bracket they’re in.

The ATO website is always a good reference tool:

Some charities have a calculator that will work it out for you (e.g. https://www.care.org.au/appeals/tax-calculator/) however we can’t guarantee the accuracy of this.

When will I receive my donation receipt?

Donations take 1-2 business days to be reconciled by our Finance team, you should receive a tax-deductible receipt shortly after this.  

The timing of receipts can also depend on the payment method a donor has used for their donation:

  • Credit card/Apple Pay/GooglePay= instantly

  • EFT = generally within 1-2 business days of payment*

  • Direct Debit = generally within 3-4 business days of payment

  • Cash/cheque = generally within 2-3 business days of payment*

*provided the donor used their unique donation reference number (formatted like DON-XXX XXX). This reference number is included in the email with the ASF bank account details when an eft pledge has been created. Using this reference number as the description in the bank transfer is essential to enable the ASF to match their payment to their donation record.

As our receipts are system-generated, we recommend checking your junk or spam folder. If you still haven’t received a receipt after 3 business days of making your donation and finalising your payment, please contact our Support Team. 

Will my full donation be allocated to the project I chose to support?

The ASF is a small non-profit organisation. To cover the operating costs of running a fundraising platform, and to provide support to our organisational and individual fundraisers, we retain 5% of online donations and 6% of offline/manual donations. We distribute the rest to sporting projects taking donor preferences into account.

Paying by credit card or Apple Pay/Google Pay will incur merchant processing fees, however, you have the option to “top up” your donation when donating online so that more money gets to your chosen project. 

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Every donation counts and can help create lasting change. Donate now to support clubs and athletes this summer!

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