How can philanthropists make a grant? Do they give directly to the filmmaker?
At the moment it is not possible for grant-makers to give directly to the filmmaker if they wish to receive tax deductibility for their grant. An organisation with charitable status needs to be the initial recipient of the grant, which is then passed onto the filmmaker. Documentary Australia Foundation has been set up to assist grantmakers to easily give grants to documentaries. Other organisations include: 1.The Australia Cultural Fund which is operated by the Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) in accordance with the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. 2. Through a Charitable Organisation with DGR status. 3. The individual behind a Privately Prescribed Fund (PPF) may make a personal donation and receive a tax deduction through the Documentary Australia Foundation. 4. Aurora Television Fund. See Documentary Australia Foundation website for more details at www.documentaryaustralia.com.
