Planting the Seeds
of Stewardship

As a trusted steward, Temasek instituted a policy to support its community contributions.

• Sets aside a share of net returns above its risk-adjusted cost of capital
• Contributions to wider community in Singapore and beyond

The Beginning of Temasek Trust

Temasek Trust was established as an endowment trustee of Temasek.

• Provides financial oversight and governance
• Disciplined and sustainable disbursement of endowments and gifts

Establishing a Family of Philanthropic Entities

Temasek brought together its endowments under six Foundations with Temasek Trust overseeing their financial discipline.

6 Temasek Foundations

• International
• Cares
• Connects
• Nurtures
• Innovates
• Ecosperity

New Pathways

Stewardship Asia Centre added as a beneficiary supported by Temasek Trust. Temasek Trust’s role broadened to include thought leadership in philanthropy.