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THE TRUSTEE FOR BASS COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

FoundationRegistryABN 20391663724VIC
Relationships
14
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$43K
Tax Payable
—
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Data as of: 16 June 2026
Found in 2 systems—ACNC CharitiesFoundations

Giving Philosophy

Community-led, place-based approach responding to local issues with local solutions. Emphasises permanent endowment-building through accessible giving (from $1/day) and partnership with local stakeholders. Prioritises strengthening the Bass Coast region through purposeful grant-making aligned with community needs.

Wealth Source:Community-based donations and contributions from individuals and local supporters building a permanent trust fund.

Tips for Applicants

Organisations should demonstrate local Bass Coast focus and alignment with community priorities. Emphasise partnerships with local organisations and how projects strengthen the region. Small grants foundation—tailor proposals to local impact rather than large-scale initiatives.

Notable Grants

  • $5,000 to Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre (PICAL) for a community garden
  • $5,000 to Bass Coast Specialist School for a sensory playground
  • $3,000 to Coronet Bay Community Hub for a community cooking program

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$43K$71K$473K$-31,950
2022$40K$122K$760K$-81,754
2021$72K$57K$417K$15K
2020$27K$76K$379K$-49,379
2019$34K$45K$398K$-11,231
2018$53K$49K$409K$4K
2017$77K$53K$398K$24K
0
Grants Given (AU)
$19K
Staff (FTE)
0.6
Volunteers
10
Donations Received
$20K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-20391663724
ABN
20391663724
Sector
indigenous
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
indigenous
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
youthageddisadvantagedrural_remoteindigenous
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedChildrenEarly ChildhoodEthnic GroupsFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMalesOther CharitiesRural & RemoteUnemployedYouth

Board & Leadership (12)

  • Amy Dynes
    chair
  • Phil Friedlos
    chair
  • Brett Tessari
    director
  • Brianna Reid
    director
  • Chelsea Caple
    director
  • Graham Scott
    director
  • Joanne Dixon
    director
  • Nina Barry-Macaulay
    director
  • Sharyne Munday
    director
  • Sophie Bolding
    director
  • Kathy Hawke
    officeholder
  • Deborah Watson
    public officer

Financials

Revenue
$43K
Assets
$473K

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
14

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

JusticeHub

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
3995
Locality
Wonthaggi - Inverloch
Remoteness
Inner Regional Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 3/10
LGA
Bass Coast
SA2 Region
Wonthaggi - Inverloch
Entities in Area
131

This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 30% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).

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