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Member Benefits
In addition to the above, being part of this unique philanthropic network offers a range of other benefits :
- A confidential space to share experiences, concerns and challenges with others working in the sector.
- Strengthening your networks.
- Exploring philanthropic challenges and potential solutions with others.
- Opportunities to collaborate and build partnerships with associated funders.
- Building a network of good practice and grant making ethics.
- Enhancing understanding of the South African developmental context and civil society space.
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Membership
Fee Structure
Membership fees are based on an annual grantmaking spend. To establish the fees relevant to your membership please see below –
Accredited membership is open to independent philanthropic foundations and individual philanthropists.
Associate membership ( non-voting membership) is at the discretion of the IPASA council and is open to organisations and individuals on the basis of their association with and support for independent philanthropy in South Africa in the following categories.
Accredited Members
Level 1
For individuals making an annual spend between R1 – 5 million
Level 2
For foundations with an annual grantmaking spend of less than R10 million
Level 3
For foundations with an annual grantmaking spend between R10 – 25 million
Level 4
For foundations with an annual grantmaking spend above R25 million
Associate Members
Level 1
Individuals or organisations involved in academic research relating to the advancement of philanthropy in South Africa
Level 2
Community Foundations with an annual grantmaking spend of less than R10 million
Level 3
Banking and other financial institutions that offer philanthropy services
Corporate Foundations
BEE Foundations
Community Foundations with an annual grantmaking spend above R10 million
Note : organisations engaged in both fundraising and grantmaking are welcome to apply for membership, but membership cannot be used to seek grants or raise funds. IPASA holds to a strict non-solicitation policy. A breach of this policy could result in a suspension of membership.
Membership of IPASA is at the discretion of the council.
