Solicitors and executors

Bequests play a vital role in securing the future of cancer research

Gifts in Wills are typically directed to Australian Cancer Research Foundation's (ACRF) endowment fund, ensuring long-term support for pioneering cancer research. This allows us to plan with certainty and invest in breakthrough projects with the greatest potential for impact.

We deeply respect the wishes of the bequestor and the terms of the Will. If the Will specifies a particular area of research to support, we will honour those intentions. If you have any questions about our research scope, and whether it aligns with the terms of the Will, please reach out to us.

ACRF’s charitable status

Deductible gift receipt status

Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ABN 27 076 461 360) holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status Item 1 and is fully tax-exempt.

Capital gains tax on estate assets and transfer of shares 'in specie'

As a fully tax-exempt organisation, Australian Cancer Research Foundation can accept the transfer of all Capital Gains Tax assets such as real estate or shares which will significantly reduce the tax liability, rather than pre-selling those assets by executors and transferring the sale proceeds.

Superannuation

Superannuation is not automatically included in a person’s Will. To leave your superannuation to Australian Cancer Research Foundation, the super balance will need to be left to your estate, it will then be distributed according to the Will.

Administering the estate

Bequest funds can be paid by cheque (payable to Australian Cancer Research Foundation) or can be transferred by direct deposit. Please contact us for our banking details.

Legal information and history

Australian Cancer Research Foundation

ABN: 27 076 461 360

Street Address: Suite 903, 50 Margaret Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000

Postal Address: GPO Box 9989, SYDNEY NSW  2001

Previously known as:

Australian Cancer Foundation For Medical Research (from 1984 to 1996)

Former registered addresses:

Suite 2, Level 3 77 King Street Sydney NSW 2000
Suite 409, Strand Arcade, 412 George Street Sydney NSW 2000
Suite 403, Strand Arcade, 412 George Street Sydney NSW 2000
TNT Tower 1 11th Floor, Lawsons Square, Redfern NSW 2016
C/- KMG Hungerfords, 10^th Floor, 167 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

For any legal or historical inquiries regarding our organisation’s name changes or previous locations, please contact us.

Get in touch

Liz Wilson

Estates Manager, National Lead

1300 884 988 Email Liz Wilson