Intelligent Foundation

The Intelligent Foundation is an Australian nonprofit organization registered as a Public Ancillary Fund operating under the Australian Business Number (ABN) 48156978613RR0001. The Foundation focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of the charity sector by facilitating increased donor contributions through a Donor Advised Fund structure. It receives and distributes donations to a range of registered Australian charities that meet its stringent eligibility criteria to ensure funds are used solely for charitable purposes[1][2][4].

Objectives and Activities

The primary objective of the Intelligent Foundation is to promote the efficacy of the charity sector by increasing donor engagement and funding flows to charities. The Foundation vets all recipient charities rigorously to guarantee that donations are used strictly for their intended charitable outcomes. It provides donors with tax-deductible receipts in line with Australian taxation law and grants funds according to donors' recommendations, supporting a broad spectrum of charitable activities both domestically and globally[1][2].

Beyond its role as a funding intermediary, the Intelligent Foundation also provides software and infrastructure solutions designed to connect donors efficiently with charities. This technological facilitation aids transparency and effectiveness in charitable giving and fund distribution[3].

Governance and Registration

The Intelligent Foundation is governed by a trustee entity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), ensuring compliance with Australian charitable regulations and standards. It is listed on official Australian charity registers and adheres to accountability and reporting requirements mandated by the ACNC[4].

Broader Intellectual and Technological Engagement

While the Australian Intelligent Foundation primarily operates as a donor-advised fund, a similarly named entity, the Intelligence Foundation Charity, engages in fostering intellectual and technological innovation related to humanitarian and scientific advancement. This organization promotes formal training, research, and development in fields including artificial intelligence applied to humanitarian causes, collaborating with entities such as Québec.AI and Montréal.AI to democratize applied humanitarian AI. This initiative focuses on fostering innovation in sciences, arts, and humanities for the 21st century through education, conferences, and open research[5].

The Intelligent Foundation serves as a crucial conduit facilitating philanthropic funding in Australia, ensuring donor contributions achieve maximal charitable impact while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and leveraging technology to enhance donor-charity connections.

[1] https://www.intelligentfoundation.org/australia [2] https://www.intelligentfoundation.org [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/d2fe3e03-2c61-eb11-89f5-000d3acbaeea/profile [4] https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View/48156978613 [5] https://intelligencefoundation.github.io