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 malcolm_yiong@iseas.edu.sg

2. Are contributions to ISEAS tax-deductible?

All donations of $10 or more, by Singapore-resident individuals and corporate taxpayers, are eligible for 2.5 times tax deduction (e.g. Donation of $1,000 x 2.5 = $2,500).

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 Ng Chee Khern has been appointed as Director & CEO, ISEAS on 1 April 2026. 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
Email: malcolm_yiong@iseas.edu.sg

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