Make your giving go further
At 45South, we offer a smarter way to give—so your generosity can go further and last forever in the region you love. Your donation can be invested and grown, with the income it generates supporting local causes year after year. It’s a simple, powerful way to create lasting impact across our communities. Best of all, you can choose how your gift is used through our flexible, community-led giving model.
About Us
45South Community Foundation (formerly Wakatipu Community Foundation) builds lasting endowment funds that support every aspect of our region—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. As part of a global movement connecting community aspirations with philanthropic intent, we serve as a trusted vehicle for meaningful, long-term giving. We are proudly accredited and part of the Community Foundations of New Zealand network, which includes 17 foundations nationwide and collectively manages over $200 million in assets. Together, we’re building a local force for good that continues to grow.
Ways to Give
We provide a range of philanthropic services, tailored to each individual donor. From managing and consolidating your annual giving, to enabling you to leave a gift in your will for a lasting legacy. We make it easy for you to impact the community you love, now and forever. You don’t have to be wealthy to make a difference. Large or small, one-off or ongoing, all giving can impact the place you love most.
Get in Touch
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