Bequests & Major Gift Giving
Your Legacy is their Future.
Established in 1831, The King’s School is Australia’s oldest independent school. At the heart of the King’s School lies a culture of generosity and philanthropy.
Our facilities, scholarships, bursaries, prizes and programs are largely the result of the generosity of previous generations who have invested in our boys and their School. This legacy giving is at the centre of the School’s heritage and the goodwill to ensure King’s thrives into the future, bravely and faithfully.
Why Leave a Gift in Your Will?
A bequest or gift in your will is a meaningful way to continue supporting The King’s School even after your lifetime. Every bequest strengthens the future of our community. By including The King’s School Foundation in your estate planning, you become a part of a legacy that reaches the future generations of students by empowering them to reach their full potential in academics, character, and leadership.
Your contribution will have a lasting impact, helping us to provide scholarships that open doors to deserving students, enhance our educational facilities to offer the best learning environment, and fund innovative programs that prepare our students for the challenges and opportunities of life.
A gift in your Will allows us to preserve the rich traditions of The King’s School while also embracing new possibilities, creating a dynamic educational experience that nurtures the minds and spirits of our students.
Your Gift Will Make a Difference
Whether large or small, your gift can help us provide scholarships, enhance educational facilities, and fund life-changing programs that align with our mission and values. It ensures that The King’s School continues to thrive and excel in its mission of shaping the next generation of leaders. By leaving a gift in your Will, you are investing in a future where your legacy of generosity and belief in the power of education will touch countless lives for years to come.
Benefits of leaving a Bequest:
- Shape the future of education and continue your values beyond your lifetime.
- Bequests are generally exempt from inheritance tax, making them a tax-effective way to give.
- Choose how your gift will be used to make a lasting difference.
From Gift to Impact
Archer Holz
Archer Holz’s journey from the close-knit community of Lightning Ridge, NSW, to the dynamic environment of The King’s School was nothing short of transformative. At just nine years old, his parents recognised Archer’s need for greater challenges and opportunities. This drive led him to earn a scholarship in Year 7, allowing him to attend King’s as a boarder during his Senior School years.
“Receiving the Violet Macansh Scholarship motivated me to do everything to the best of my ability,” says Archer. “At King’s, I learned the importance of being a good person before anything else, which is why I love King’s. It’s so important to try as much as possible while you’re there. It doesn’t matter if you try something and fail; at The King’s School, there is nothing to lose.” – Archer Holz
Your Lasting Impact
Personalising your bequest allows you to make a gift that reflects your unique values, passions, and connection to The King’s School. Whether you wish to support specific areas such as scholarships, capital projects, or educational programs, or prefer to leave a flexible gift that can be used where it’s needed most, your bequest can be tailored to match your personal vision and philanthropic goals.
By specifying how you would like your gift to be used, you ensure that your legacy makes a meaningful and lasting impact in the areas that matter most to you.
- Specific Bequest
- Residual Bequest
- Areas of Support
How to Include The King's School Foundation in Your Will:
1. Consult Your Legal Advisor:
Discuss your intentions with your solicitor to ensure your wishes are clearly expressed in your Will.
2. Decide on Your Bequest Type:
Choose the type of gift that best reflects your wishes and circumstances.
3. Inform Us of Your Bequest:
While not compulsory, letting us know of your intended gift allows us to thank you and keep you informed of our ongoing work.
Downloadable Resources
Bequest Information Pack
Find all the details you need to make an informed decision about leaving a bequest.
Contact Us
If you would like to discuss your intentions or require further assistance, please reach out to our Bequest Team at foundation@kings.edu.au or complete our Bequest Enquiry Form.
The 1831 Society
When you pledge a bequest or major gift, you become part of The 1831 Society which is a special community of forward-thinking individuals who share a commitment to the future of The King’s School. As a member, you’ll receive exclusive invitations to events, special recognition, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded supporters who share your passion for education and philanthropy.
FAQs
Yes, it is absolutely worthwhile. Over time, and with sound management to retain and grow the capital, funds invested distribute many times their initial capital value to assist the School and King’s boys. Even modest gifts can have a substantial impact in assisting boys with financial need. It is your commitment to securing our future that counts.
Yes, some donors would love to start a scholarship program in their lifetime and can do so by committing to fund the fees on an annual basis, and then provide the capital sum for a perpetual scholarship via a gift in their Will.
Yes, in general the minimum donation required to establish a named Academic/Music/Boarding/ Indigenous Scholarship in perpetuity is $1M+. Smaller amounts are welcome and can be directed to The King’s School Foundation Scholarship, Bursaries & Prizes Fund.
Given the significant change in the value of money over time, and to save you revising your Will regularly, a gift as a percentage of your Will maintains the real value of what you intend to give to King’s and to other beneficiaries.
The Foundation has the benefit of expert advice to carefully and conservatively manage all of its endowed funds, to maximise their return on a long-term basis. An important part of the Foundation’s role is to provide advice and oversight on funds which have been entrusted to King’s, and ensure they are used as the donor intended. The Board also has the benefit of external expert advice. This is performed without cost to the Foundation’s endowed funds. Commercial entities often charge significant fees for their services which reduces the impact of your gift. We recommend that you seek independent financial and legal advice when writing your Will or adding a Codicil to your Will.
Make an enquiry
02 968 38 555
foundation@kings.edu.au
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