Funders that support the environment in Victoria

195 grant-making organisations operating in Victoria are associated with the environment on Australia's ACNC register. Between them they deployed $718.6M in grants in their latest reporting year, against $11.0B in reported assets. Funders are matched to the environment by their program classifications and stated charitable purpose, and to Victoria 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
195
Deployed (latest FY)
$718.6M
Reported corpus
$11.0B

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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

Plan International Australia

VIC
Flow-through367.8% of $15.8M

$58.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Education support · Community development · Early childhood education

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

Cotton On Foundation Limited

Cotton On Foundation Limited

VIC
High deployment95.2% of $21.2M

$20.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Climate change · Health · Education

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

The King's Trust Australia Limited

The King's Trust Australia Limited

VIC
Flow-through197.3% of $3.0M

$6.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Sustainable development · Education partnerships · Adult education

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 Helen Macpherson Smith Trust

The Trustee For Helen Macpherson Smith Trust

VIC
Below the 5% benchmark2.7% of $174.7M

$4.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development · Primary and secondary education

The Trustee For Gras Foundation

VICPrivate ancillary fund
High deployment37.3% of $12.2M

$4.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Visual arts · Health and medical research · Land resources

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

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

HASENE AUSTRALIA LIMITED

HASENE AUSTRALIA LIMITED

VIC
Flow-through156.6% of $1.4M

$2.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: International development · Clean water supply · Welfare

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

International Needs Australia

VIC
Flow-through293.8% of $485k

$1.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development · Livestock · Agriculture, fisheries and forestry

THE TRUSTEE FOR FAIRGROUND FOUNDATION

THE TRUSTEE FOR FAIRGROUND FOUNDATION

VICPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark5.0% of $27.7M

$1.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Climate change · Economic justice · Justice rights

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

The Trustee For Mckinnon Family Foundation

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

$1.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment

ygap Ltd

ygap Ltd

VIC
Flow-through248.7% of $433k

$1.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: International development · Sustainable development · Sustainable finance

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 Geelong Community Foundation

The Trustee For Geelong Community Foundation

VICPublic ancillary fund
Below the 5% benchmark3.7% of $23.0M

$850k in grants · FY24

Funds: Place-based interventions

Rendere

Rendere

VICPublic ancillary fund
High deployment16.0% of $5.2M

$833k 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

Handelsman Charitable Foundation

VIC
Flow-through13618.6% of $5k

$737k in grants · FY24

Funds: Health · Community development · Environment

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 Trustee For Annie And John Paterson Foundation

NSW, VICPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark4.7% of $14.3M

$671k in grants · FY24

Funds: Parks · Education · Performing arts education

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS FOUNDATION VICTORIA

VICPublic ancillary fund
Below the 5% benchmark3.6% of $17.8M

$641k in grants · FY24

Funds: Biodiversity · Historic preservation

The Trustee For The Environmental Water Trust

The Trustee For The Environmental Water Trust

NSW, VIC
High deployment18.8% of $3.2M

$597k in grants · FY24

Funds: Natural resource preservation · Wetlands

Robert C Bulley Charitable Fund

VICPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark5.3% of $11.3M

$595k in grants · FY24

Funds: Community organising · Environmental education · Medical support services

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

The Trustee For Geelong Community Open Fund

The Trustee For Geelong Community Open Fund

VIC
Below the 5% benchmark4.1% of $14.0M

$579k in grants · FY24

Funds: Place-based interventions

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

Fitzpatrick Sykes Family Foundation

VICPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark4.8% of $9.9M

$481k in grants · FY24

Funds: Health and medical research · Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' rights and interests · Climate change

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 Natural Resources Conservation Trust

The Trustee for Natural Resources Conservation Trust

VIC
Below the 5% benchmark3.5% of $13.4M

$473k in grants · FY24

Funds: Reforestation · Environmental education · Natural resource preservation

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 Rotary Club Of Melbourne Community Foundation

The Trustee For Rotary Club Of Melbourne Community Foundation

VICPublic ancillary fund
High deployment26.8% of $1.6M

$434k in grants · FY24

Funds: Communicable disease control

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

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Funders for the environment in Victoria — frequently asked

How many funders support the environment in Victoria?

195 grant-making organisations operating in Victoria are associated with the environment on the ACNC register, deploying $718.6M 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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