Funders that support the environment in South Australia

112 grant-making organisations operating in South Australia are associated with the environment on Australia's ACNC register. Between them they deployed $603.7M in grants in their latest reporting year, against $10.5B in reported assets. Funders are matched to the environment by their program classifications and stated charitable purpose, and to South Australia 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
112
Deployed (latest FY)
$603.7M
Reported corpus
$10.5B

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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

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

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

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

The Myer Foundation

The Myer Foundation

National
Actively deploying7.4% of $84.2M

$6.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Human rights · Environment · Community development

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foundation For Australia's Most Endangered Species Limited

Foundation For Australia's Most Endangered Species Limited

SA
High deployment33.8% of $3.5M

$1.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Wildlife biodiversity · Environment · Biodiversity

The Trustee For Mckinnon Family Foundation

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

$1.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment

BESWICK FAMILY FUND

National
Actively deploying6.4% of $15.7M

$1.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Education · Shelter and residential care · 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

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 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

National Landcare Network Limited

National Landcare Network Limited

National
High deployment71.9% of $985k

$708k in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment

FWH Foundation

NSW, SAPrivate ancillary fund
High deployment55.7% of $1.2M

$678k in grants · FY24

Funds: Education · Culture · Environment

The Fremantle Foundation Trust

The Fremantle Foundation Trust

NationalPublic ancillary fund
Actively deploying10.2% of $5.7M

$584k in grants · FY24

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

Terra Artemis Foundation Pty Ltd

Terra Artemis Foundation Pty Ltd

SAPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark4.7% of $10.8M

$510k in grants · FY24

Funds: Wildlife biodiversity · Native wildlife rehabilitation · Wildlife sanctuaries

Ethinvest Foundation

Ethinvest Foundation

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
Actively deploying7.3% of $6.8M

$494k in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment

The Trustee For Purves Environmental Fund

The Trustee For Purves Environmental Fund

National
High deployment63.2% of $780k

$493k in grants · FY24

Funds: Biodiversity

The Trustee For Diversicon Environmental Foundation

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark4.9% of $9.7M

$478k in grants · FY24

Funds: Environmental health

The Trustee For Purryburry Trust

NSW, SAPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark4.6% of $9.8M

$450k in grants · FY24

Funds: Biodiversity

The Trustee For Carthew Family Charity Trust

SAPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark5.3% of $7.9M

$416k in grants · FY24

Funds: Education · Environment · Student activities and services

Anglican Relief & Development Fund Limited

Anglican Relief & Development Fund Limited

National
High deployment21.5% of $1.9M

$403k in grants · FY24

Funds: Small-holder farming · Primary education · Clean water supply

The Council Of Heads Of Australian Botanic Gardens Incorporated

The Council Of Heads Of Australian Botanic Gardens Incorporated

National
High deployment91.0% of $434k

$395k in grants · FY24

Funds: Plant biodiversity

The Trustee For The Aon Charitable Foundation

The Trustee For The Aon Charitable Foundation

NSW, QLDPrivate ancillary fund
High deployment30.1% of $1.3M

$386k in grants · FY24

Funds: Student activities and services · Community development · Biodiversity

Be Blue Rock Foundation

Be Blue Rock Foundation

NationalPublic ancillary fund
Actively deploying6.9% of $4.3M

$298k in grants · FY24

Funds: Financial services · Mental healthcare · Environment

H V Mckay Charitable Trust

National
At the 5% benchmark5.5% of $5.3M

$289k in grants · FY24

Funds: Droughts · Leadership development · Education partnerships

The Garry White Foundation

The Garry White Foundation

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark4.7% of $6.0M

$283k in grants · FY24

Funds: Social welfare · Environment · Public safety

The Trustee For Flight Centre Foundation Trust

The Trustee For Flight Centre Foundation Trust

NSW, NTPublic ancillary fund
High deployment79.6% of $345k

$275k in grants · FY24

Funds: Human services · Biodiversity · Animal welfare

The Trustee For Harvey Foundation

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark5.0% of $5.2M

$261k in grants · FY24

Funds: Housing for the homeless · Health · Education

SHAHID AFRIDI FOUNDATION LTD

SHAHID AFRIDI FOUNDATION LTD

NSW, SA
Flow-through1170.6% of $22k

$257k in grants · FY24

Funds: Primary education · Clean water supply · Food banks

AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY LIMITED

AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY LIMITED

SA
High deployment63.4% of $388k

$246k in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment · Forest preservation · Wildlife welfare

The Trustee For Sara Halvedene Foundation

ACT, NSWPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark5.3% of $4.6M

$242k in grants · FY24

Funds: Primary and secondary education · Health

The Trustee For Sisyphus Foundation Trust

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark4.9% of $4.6M

$225k in grants · FY24

Funds: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' rights and interests · Performing arts · Biodiversity

THE TRUSTEE FOR THE GEORGE LEWIN FOUNDATION

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark4.6% of $4.8M

$217k in grants · FY24

Funds: Basic and emergency aid · Child welfare · Emergency medical services

The Trustee For Beyond Bank Australia Foundation Master Support Fund

The Trustee For Beyond Bank Australia Foundation Master Support Fund

ACT, NSW
Below the 5% benchmark3.2% of $6.8M

$216k in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development

Caresumatra Incorporated

Caresumatra Incorporated

SA
Flow-through125.0% of $158k

$197k in grants · FY24

Funds: Education partnerships · Sustainable agriculture · Job training

ONE Foundation International Incorporated

ONE Foundation International Incorporated

SA
Flow-through645.6% of $30k

$197k in grants · FY24

Funds: Education · Child development · Community development

Unico Conservation Foundation Limited

Unico Conservation Foundation Limited

National
Flow-through102.2% of $186k

$190k in grants · FY24

Funds: Biodiversity · Coral reefs · Education support

The Trustee For Beyond Bank Australia Foundation Master DGR Fund

The Trustee For Beyond Bank Australia Foundation Master DGR Fund

ACT, NSWPublic ancillary fund
Flow-through79445.1% of $233

$185k in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development

The Trustee For The Marich Foundation

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark4.7% of $3.8M

$180k in grants · FY24

Funds: Natural resource preservation

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Funders for the environment in South Australia — frequently asked

How many funders support the environment in South Australia?

112 grant-making organisations operating in South Australia are associated with the environment on the ACNC register, deploying $603.7M 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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