45South Community Foundation

45South Community Foundation is a grant-making foundation based in Arrowtown, New Zealand working on community development.

45South Community Foundation is the community foundation for the Whakatipu and Central Lakes region of New Zealand. It helps donors create lasting local impact by investing donated funds and using the investment income to support local causes year after year. Services include managing annual giving, running giving circles, partnering on corporate giving, and enabling gifts through wills and legacy funds. The foundation is governed by a volunteer board of trustees, supported by ambassadors and a small staff team, and is based in Arrowtown, Otago. It also runs a scholarship programme and works with not-for-profits on sustainable funding plans.