The Macquarie Group Foundation

Part of the Macquarie Group philosophy is that, as a company is a member of the society in which it operates, it follows that one of its responsibilities is to work for the betterment of that society. This thought drove Macquarie's early community support program, which were formalised in 1984 when the Macquarie Group Foundation was established.

Over this time, Macquarie has supported many hundreds of organisations working to support and improve the communities in which we live and work. The Macquarie Group Foundation supports more than 800 community organisations worldwide through grant-making, fundraising, workplace giving and volunteering.

Our Focus
The Foundation funds a diversity of community needs in the areas of health, education, the arts, welfare and the environment.

The Macquarie Group Foundation places a priority on supporting organisations where staff are personally involved. We look for opportunities that are innovative and that are genuinely responsive to the community's needs. We focus on long-term partnerships with not-for-profit organisations providing financial support and leveraging the skills and expertise of Macquarie staff.

Staff In The Community
The Foundation actively supports Macquarie staff pursuing their own community interests and passions through a range of policies, advice and resources.

Staff Donation Support
The Macquarie Group Foundation provides matching donations under our staff donation support policy. All permanent Macquarie staff are eligible to apply to the Foundation for a matching grant for personal donations and fundraising made to not-for-profit organisations. Applications for staff donation support must meet the criteria for funding by the Macquarie Group Foundation.

Staff Participation Support
Many Macquarie staff work for not-for-profit organisations in an executive capacity, serving as board members, providing strategic advice or taking on a management role. In recognition of their service, the Foundation makes a one-off grant to the community organisations they serve in this manner.

Community Advisory Committees
Community Advisory Committees, made up of staff in locations where Macquarie operates, meet regularly to hear about the Foundation’s latest programs, receive briefings from not-for-profit organisations and provide staff feedback on the Foundation’s community role.

Long Service Grants
Each year, more than 100 Macquarie staff reach milestones of 10 years or 25 years service. In recognition of their long service, the Foundation makes a donation to a community organisation of their choice.

Contacts

Julia Symons
Macquarie Group Foundation
Level 17
1 Martin Place
Sydney NSW Australia

GPO Box 4294
Sydney NSW 1164

Phone: +61 2 8232 7554
Fax: +61 2 8232 0019
Email: Julia.Symons@macquarie.com