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Donations FAQs

 

1. Giving to ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute

a) By Funds Transfer: Please complete this donation form. Please send the completed form to:

Malcolm Yiong
Assistant Director, Development
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119614
Malcolm_Yiong@iseas.edu.sg

b) Contributions 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 by 31 December 2024.

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 be sent to you via email.

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

Support ISEAS

 

ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute is an Institution of a Public Character (IPC), under ISEAS RESEARCH FUNDS, reflecting the diversity of its donors and supporters. Singapore-resident individuals and corporate taxpayers enjoy tax relief of 250% for qualified donations. Please note that all donations will be filed electronically to IRAS if you are a qualifying tax resident of Singapore.

a) Contributions by Funds Transfer

Please complete the ISEAS Donation Form 2024, and send the completed form to

Malcolm Yiong
Assistant Director, Development
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119614
Malcolm_Yiong@iseas.edu.sg

b) Contributions via Giving.sg

We invite you to donate generously via the ISEAS 2024 / 2025 campaign on Giving.sg. Thank you for your support!

Benefits of Giving

 

ISEAS is grateful for the generous support it receives from ISEAS donors and institutional partners, who share our commitment to quality, independence and relevancy of ISEAS research through financial contributions and intellectual engagement.

Enjoy Tax Deductible Benefits

Singapore-resident individuals and corporate taxpayers enjoy tax relief of 250% for qualified donations made by 31 December 2024.

Paying it forward

Your giving will create a positive impact on Southeast Asia and the world, and shape ISEAS’s journey forward.

Acknowledgement and Recognition

Your support will be acknowledged and recognised by ISEAS and our stakeholders, through ISEAS publicity channels.

Get Involved with ISEAS

 

Our ISEAS experts make sense of the rapid economic growth and fast-evolving geopolitical landscape in Southeast Asia through rigorous research and fieldwork, to help us react nimbly to breaking events and challenges concerning the region.

Since 1968, ISEAS’s work has been deeply relevant to policymakers, business leaders, government organisations and the scholarly community. On a regional level, we are attentive to ASEAN integration and regional geopolitics. On a country level, we focus on Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Myanmar.

Our events and activities, endowment gifts, ISEAS research and general projects are made possible through the generosity of ISEAS donors and institutional partners, who share our commitment to quality, independence and relevancy of ISEAS research through financial contributions and intellectual engagement.

We invite you to support ISEAS as we continue to create a positive impact on Southeast Asia and the world.

ISEAS is non-partisan in its staff and Board composition. ISEAS is an Institution of a Public Character (IPC), under ISEAS RESEARCH FUNDS, reflecting the diversity of its donors and supporters.

ISEAS offers a unique value proposition for you to be actively involved in the intellectual support of the institute.

  • Events and activities
  • Endowment gifts
    • Named Scholarships
    • Fellowships
    • Other gifts
  • ISEAS research
  • General projects

Events and Activities

Event sponsorship at ISEAS encompasses flagship events from the Regional Outlook Forum (ROF) to public conferences. ISEAS hosts half-day to one-day conferences for policymakers, business leaders, government organisations and the scholarly community to discuss developments and challenges facing Southeast Asia. Supporters enable ISEAS to promote interest and understanding in Southeast Asia, as well as help in the growth and development of the region.

Endowment Gifts

Your endowment gift supports initiatives that perpetuate the work of ISEAS. Each year, a portion of the gift is used to support the chosen purpose of the donor’s gift, while preserving the capital sum. Through your gift, ISEAS can support initiatives that can extend to future generations in perpetuity.

a. Named Scholarships

Financial aid endowment, such as a scholarship, supports talented local scholars to pursue postgraduate/PhD studies. Your named scholarship establishes a permanent legacy of support for ISEAS and will ensure that driven and capable young individuals are empowered to contribute to ISEAS research and fieldwork in Southeast Asia.

ISEAS currently offers:

b. Fellowships

c. Other Gifts

Donors can establish endowment gifts through bequests, charitable trusts or other gift vehicles that take place after their lifetimes. Such gifts made annually represent the amount that would have been distributed from the endowment and provide the support that the planned gift will provide eventually.

ISEAS Research

Regional Programmes

  1. Regional Strategic & Political Studies
  2. Regional Economic Studies
  3. Regional Social & Cultural Studies

Special-Focus Programmes

  1. Climate Change in Southeast Asia
  2. Media, Technology and Society

Centres

  1. ASEAN Studies Centre
  2. Singapore APEC Study Centre

Country Studies Programmes

  1. Indonesia Studies
  2. Malaysia Studies
  3. Vietnam Studies
  4. Myanmar Studies
  5. Thailand Studies
  6. Philippine Studies

ISEAS Research analyses and findings are delivered in the form of public seminars, ISEAS Perspective, Fulcrum pieces, ISEAS journals, working papers and book publications.

General Projects

Support for general projects will fulfil gaps in the content for research projects across all ISEAS research programmes and centres. This includes, but not limited to, working papers, private workshops, closed-door conferences, ISEAS luncheon/dinner briefings with VIP speakers, public outreach programmes and general operations and logistics.

To learn more about how you can be involved, please contact:

Malcolm Yiong
Assistant Director, Development
Tel: 6870 4520
Email: malcolm_yiong@iseas.edu.sg