Funders that support the environment in New South Wales

205 grant-making organisations operating in New South Wales are associated with the environment on Australia's ACNC register. Between them they deployed $857.6M in grants in their latest reporting year, against $10.9B in reported assets. Funders are matched to the environment by their program classifications and stated charitable purpose, and to New South Wales by where they operate.

From public ACNC filings & the ATO DGR register · current as of July 2026 — verify status with the ACNC/ATO.

Grant-makers
205
Deployed (latest FY)
$857.6M
Reported corpus
$10.9B

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The Trustee For Yajilarra Trust

National
High deployment18.7% of $1.1B

$212.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Health · Social welfare · Environment

Latter-day Saint Charities Australia

NSW
Flow-through345.2% of $44.6M

$153.9M in grants · FY24

Funds: Communicable disease control · Environmental health · Early childhood education

Minderoo Foundation Limited as trustee for The Minderoo Foundation Trust

Minderoo Foundation Limited as trustee for The Minderoo Foundation Trust

National
Below the 5% benchmark1.7% of $8.2B

$137.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment

The Sunrise Project Australia Limited

National
Flow-through271.0% of $23.4M

$63.5M in grants · FY24

Funds: Climate change

Human Appeal International Australia

Human Appeal International Australia

NSW
High deployment99.8% of $28.6M

$28.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Health promotion · Clean water supply · Orphanages

The McCusker Charitable Foundation

The McCusker Charitable Foundation

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark5.2% of $393.4M

$20.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Health and medical research

The Trustee For Australian Communities Foundation Extension Fund

The Trustee For Australian Communities Foundation Extension Fund

National
High deployment37.8% of $50.3M

$19.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' rights and interests · Environment · Education

Global Evergreening Alliance Limited

Global Evergreening Alliance Limited

National
Flow-through168.5% of $10.7M

$18.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Natural resource preservation

MAA INTERNATIONAL LTD.

MAA INTERNATIONAL LTD.

National
High deployment86.4% of $20.5M

$17.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Human rights · Shelter and residential care · Primary and secondary education

BOUNDLESS EARTH LIMITED

BOUNDLESS EARTH LIMITED

National
Flow-through292.5% of $5.8M

$16.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Climate change · Renewable energy

Climate and Environment Foundation

National
Flow-through348.5% of $4.4M

$15.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Renewable energy

Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund

Rotary Australia Overseas Aid Fund

NSW
Flow-through125.7% of $8.6M

$10.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Clean water supply · Community development · Sanitation

The Trustee For Pratt Foundation

ACT, NSW
Flow-through96666.1% of $11k

$10.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment · Religion and faith-based spirituality · Hospital care

The Trustee For Colonial Foundation Trust

The Trustee For Colonial Foundation Trust

National
Below the 5% benchmark3.5% of $276.0M

$9.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Natural resource preservation · Population change · Health and medical research

Act for Peace Ltd

Act for Peace Ltd

NSW
High deployment46.7% of $13.6M

$6.3M in grants · FY24

Funds: Sustainable development · Disaster preparedness · Social rights

The Myer Foundation

The Myer Foundation

National
Actively deploying7.4% of $84.2M

$6.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Human rights · Environment · Community development

JESUIT MISSION AUSTRALIA LIMITED

NSW
High deployment38.4% of $13.6M

$5.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Education · Healthcare access · Immigrant services

Jewish National Fund Environmental Association Of Australia Inc

Jewish National Fund Environmental Association Of Australia Inc

National
Flow-through109.9% of $4.8M

$5.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment

The Trustee For Documentary Australia

National
Flow-through122.0% of $3.6M

$4.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Arts and culture

Landcare Australia Limited

Landcare Australia Limited

National
High deployment41.1% of $10.4M

$4.3M in grants · FY24

Funds: Environmental education · Biodiversity · Natural resource preservation

SMARTCRETE CRC LTD

SMARTCRETE CRC LTD

National
High deployment28.6% of $14.7M

$4.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Engineering

The Australian Rotary Foundation Trust

The Australian Rotary Foundation Trust

NSW
High deployment71.5% of $5.5M

$3.9M in grants · FY24

Funds: Sustainable development · Communicable disease control · Public health

Foundation For National Parks & Wildlife

ACT, NSW
High deployment54.1% of $6.7M

$3.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Biodiversity · Wildlife welfare · Community development

The Kennards Hire Foundation

The Kennards Hire Foundation

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
Actively deploying9.8% of $33.7M

$3.3M in grants · FY24

Funds: Natural resource preservation · Youth mentoring

Bupa Foundation (Australia) Limited

Bupa Foundation (Australia) Limited

NSW, NT
High deployment80.5% of $3.8M

$3.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Health promotion · Environmental health · School-based healthcare

The Archbishop Of Sydney's Anglican Aid

The Archbishop Of Sydney's Anglican Aid

NSW
High deployment84.5% of $3.5M

$2.9M in grants · FY24

Funds: Water access, sanitation and hygiene · Leadership development · Primary and secondary education

Gum Tree Foundation

NSW
High deployment28.7% of $9.0M

$2.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Education · Health · Social welfare

Handbury Foundation

NSWPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark5.2% of $49.3M

$2.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development

Jewish National Fund Of Australia Ltd

Jewish National Fund Of Australia Ltd

NSW
Below the 5% benchmark4.5% of $53.8M

$2.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment

Asian Aid Organisation Ltd

Asian Aid Organisation Ltd

NSW
Flow-through133.6% of $1.6M

$2.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Children's rights · Rural development · Education support

Australian Ethical Foundation Ltd

Australian Ethical Foundation Ltd

National
Flow-through101.6% of $2.0M

$2.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Human rights · Animal welfare · Environment

The Thin Green Line Foundation Ltd

National
Flow-through173.5% of $1.1M

$2.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment

Charles Warman Foundation Pty Ltd

National
Below the 5% benchmark3.6% of $51.2M

$1.9M in grants · FY24

Funds: Education · Health · Environment

National Association Of Charitable Recycling Organisations Limited

National Association Of Charitable Recycling Organisations Limited

NSW
Flow-through123.1% of $1.4M

$1.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Environmental economic instruments

Free the Bears Ltd

Free the Bears Ltd

National
High deployment65.0% of $2.5M

$1.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Wildlife welfare · Wildlife biodiversity · Endangered species protection

Needy Christian Fund Limited

NSW
High deployment54.3% of $2.7M

$1.5M in grants · FY24

Funds: Healthcare access · Sustainable development

The Trustee For Sydney Community Foundation Tax Deductible Fund

The Trustee For Sydney Community Foundation Tax Deductible Fund

NSWPublic ancillary fund
High deployment30.8% of $4.4M

$1.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Place-based interventions

Fnpw Gift Fund Trust

Fnpw Gift Fund Trust

ACT, NSW
Flow-through21776.6% of $6k

$1.3M in grants · FY24

Funds: Reforestation · Environment · Wildlife welfare

The Trustee for MSC Mission Overseas Aid Fund

The Trustee for MSC Mission Overseas Aid Fund

NSW
Flow-through331.0% of $384k

$1.3M in grants · FY24

Funds: Primary and secondary education · Public health · Clean water supply

Ecological Society of Australia Ltd

Ecological Society of Australia Ltd

National
High deployment33.1% of $3.8M

$1.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Ecology · Communication media · Public policy

EVERICK BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION LTD

EVERICK BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION LTD

National
High deployment93.8% of $1.3M

$1.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Forest management

The Trustee For Mckinnon Family Foundation

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark4.9% of $23.8M

$1.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment

Australian Himalayan Foundation Ltd.

Australian Himalayan Foundation Ltd.

NSW
High deployment38.9% of $3.0M

$1.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Education partnerships · Wildlife biodiversity · Primary education

The Trustee For The Australian Museum Foundation

The Trustee For The Australian Museum Foundation

NSWPublic ancillary fund
Actively deploying10.1% of $10.9M

$1.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Natural history museums

RAS FOUNDATION LIMITED

ACT, NSW
High deployment15.9% of $6.9M

$1.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Economic development · Education · Rural development

Australian Mutuals Foundation - Cufa Ltd

Australian Mutuals Foundation - Cufa Ltd

NSW
High deployment92.3% of $1.2M

$1.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Sustainable development · Community development

Credit Union Foundation Australia

Credit Union Foundation Australia

NSW
High deployment92.3% of $1.2M

$1.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Sustainable development · Rural development

The Trustee For Count Charitable Foundation

NSWPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark4.8% of $21.9M

$1.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Philanthropy promotion

Seed Northern Rivers

Seed Northern Rivers

NSW
Flow-through184.3% of $558k

$1.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community food systems · Rivers and lakes · Place-based interventions

BESWICK FAMILY FUND

National
Actively deploying6.4% of $15.7M

$1.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Education · Shelter and residential care · Health

Lenity Australia Limited

Lenity Australia Limited

NSW
Below the 5% benchmark4.5% of $22.4M

$1.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Health and medical research · Diseases and conditions · Environmental health

ASIF AUSTRALIA LIMITED

ASIF AUSTRALIA LIMITED

National
Flow-through338.9% of $280k

$950k in grants · FY24

Funds: Education support · Water access, sanitation and hygiene · Healthcare access

World Bicycle Relief Australia Limited

World Bicycle Relief Australia Limited

NSW
Flow-through374.8% of $243k

$909k in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment · Small-holder farming · Healthcare access

Asset Institute Limited

Asset Institute Limited

National
Flow-through156.6% of $545k

$853k in grants · FY24

Funds: Sustainable development · Education partnerships

The Trustee For Purves Private Fund Trust

The Trustee For Purves Private Fund Trust

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark4.6% of $18.6M

$851k in grants · FY24

Funds: Biodiversity

The Katoke Trust

The Katoke Trust

NSW
High deployment92.7% of $914k

$847k in grants · FY24

Funds: Primary education · Educational management · Job training

The Trustee For The Intrepid Foundation

The Trustee For The Intrepid Foundation

NationalPublic ancillary fund
High deployment82.6% of $981k

$811k in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development

HUMANITY FOR ALL LTD

HUMANITY FOR ALL LTD

NSW
Flow-through230.2% of $316k

$728k in grants · FY24

Funds: Clean water supply · Disaster relief · Orphanages

National Landcare Network Limited

National Landcare Network Limited

National
High deployment71.9% of $985k

$708k in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment

Every Home Global Concern Limited

Every Home Global Concern Limited

NSW
High deployment21.8% of $3.1M

$684k in grants · FY24

Funds: Education · Adult education · Education support

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Funders for the environment in New South Wales — frequently asked

How many funders support the environment in New South Wales?

205 grant-making organisations operating in New South Wales are associated with the environment on the ACNC register, deploying $857.6M in grants in their latest reporting year.

Where does this data come from?

Every registered charity — including ancillary funds and foundations — files a public Annual Information Statement with the ACNC. We aggregate those filings; nothing here is private or self-reported.

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