Donations FAQs

1. Giving to ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute

a) By Cheque and/or Funds Transfer: Please complete this donation form. All cheques for donations should be made payable to “ISEAS RESEARCH FUNDS”. Please mail the completed form and cheque (if any) to:

Malcolm Yiong
Assistant Director, Development
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119614

b) Online via Giving.sg

c) For endowment gifting, please contact Malcolm Yiong (Assistant Director, Development, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute) at (65) 6870 4520 or malcolm_yiong@iseas.edu.sg

 2. Are contributions to ISEAS tax-deductible?

Yes, ISEAS is an Institution of a Public Character (IPC), under ISEAS RESEARCH FUNDS (UEN: T08CC3005F). Singapore-resident individuals and corporate taxpayers enjoy tax relief of 250% for qualified donations made before December 2026.

3. Will I receive a receipt for my donation?

As all donations will be filed electronically to IRAS if you are a qualifying tax resident of Singapore, a tax-deductible receipt for your donation will only be mailed upon request.  Please contact Malcolm Yiong (Assistant Director, Development, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute) at (65) 6870 4520 or malcolm_yiong@iseas.edu.sg if you wish to receive a tax-deductible receipt for your donation.

4. How is ISEAS funded?

ISEAS events and activities, endowment gifts, ISEAS research and general projects are made possible through the generosity of ISEAS donors and institutional partners.

 5. How is ISEAS governed?

ISEAS is an autonomous organization established by an Act of Parliament in 1968, governed by the Board of Trustees. Ambassador Chan Heng Chee is Chairman of ISEAS Board of Trustees and Mr Choi Shing Kwok has led ISEAS as Director, ISEAS since Jan 2018. For a full list of the Board of Trustees, visit the Board of Trustees page.

6. Who can I contact for additional information?

Please contact:

Malcolm Yiong
Assistant Director, Development,
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Tel: 6870 4520
Email: malcolm_yiong@iseas.edu.sg

Teo Hwee Leng
Assistant Director, Corporate Communications,
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Tel: 6870 4531
Email: teo_hwee_leng@iseas.edu.sg