Support Meaningful Change with Recognised Tax Benefits
Donor Tax Benefits
Supporting Titali is a practical way for individuals, businesses and foundations to invest in education and community development while potentially benefiting from recognised tax incentives.
Titali NPC is a SARS-approved Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) under Section 30 of the Income Tax Act and holds Section 18A approval to issue tax-deductible receipts for qualifying donations made in support of its approved education activities.
Benefits for Donors
Tax-Deductible Donations
Qualifying bona fide donations may be deducted when calculating taxable income, provided a valid Section 18A tax certificate has been issued.
Exemption from Donations Tax
Donations made to an approved Public Benefit Organisation such as Titali are exempt from donations tax. This exemption is separate from the Section 18A income tax deduction.
A Trusted Platform for Social Impact
Titali provides an established platform for organisations wishing to create meaningful social impact without the complexity of establishing and administering their own corporate social investment programme.
By partnering with Titali, donors contribute to coordinated education initiatives that maximise impact through shared funding, expert implementation, transparent governance and measurable reporting.
What Qualifies as a Donation?
To qualify for Section 18A tax benefits, a donation must be:
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Voluntary and made without receiving any direct benefit or commercial return.
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A genuine gift made in support of Titali's approved education activities.
Examples of qualifying donations include:
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Cash donations.
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Certain donations of property, subject to applicable valuation and SARS requirements.
The following do not generally qualify as Section 18A donations:
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Sponsorships.
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Payments for services.
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Advertising or promotional opportunities.
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Event tickets.
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Auction purchases.
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Raffle tickets.
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Any contribution where goods, services or commercial benefits are received in return.
Section 18A Tax Certificates
For qualifying donations, Titali will issue a valid Section 18A tax certificate containing the information required by SARS. Donors should retain this certificate when submitting their annual tax return.
Our Commitment to Good Governance
Titali is committed to maintaining the highest standards of accountability and compliance. In accordance with SARS requirements, we:
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Apply Section 18A donations exclusively to approved education and community development activities within South Africa.
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Maintain separate financial records for qualifying donations.
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Submit the required annual tax returns and supporting documentation to SARS.
Important Information
Section 18A tax certificates may only be issued for qualifying bona fide donations used in support of Titali’s approved education and community development activities. Sponsorships, commercial partnerships, event tickets and contributions made in exchange for goods or services do not qualify.
Tax treatment remains subject to the provisions of the Income Tax Act and each donor’s individual tax circumstances. We recommend consulting your tax adviser regarding the deductibility of your donation.