Developing East Arnhem Limited
About
Developing East Arnhem Limited (DEAL) is an independent, Indigenous-owned and led not-for-profit company focused on driving economic and social development opportunities across East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia. They primarily operate as a regional development body, delivering projects, advocating for the region, and brokering partnerships, rather than functioning as a traditional grant-making foundation that accepts external grant applications.
Giving Philosophy
DEAL is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and sustainable economy that provides meaningful opportunities for all residents of East Arnhem Land. Their philosophy centres on self-determination, local leadership, and strategic investment to build regional capabilities and deliver key infrastructure, aiming for long-term community benefit and economic empowerment.
Tips for Applicants
Developing East Arnhem Limited does not appear to run open grant programs for external applications. Their activities are focused on project delivery, advocacy, and partnerships within East Arnhem Land. Therefore, traditional application tips for grants are not applicable.
Notable Grants
- Northern Territory Government — A$2,000,000 (2014) — Seed funding for DEAL establishment
- Rio Tinto — A$2,000,000 (2014) — Seed funding for DEAL establishment
- DEAL — $13,800,000 — Housing stock upgrading for 81 employers/businesses in Nhulunbuy
- Yolŋu businesses — $1,840,000 — Regional business investment unlocking co-investment of $1,950,000
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.4M | $7.1M | $7.5M | $290K |
| 2022 | $6.8M | $7.6M | $6.7M | $-773,376 |
| 2021 | $6.4M | $6.6M | $7.6M | $-180,885 |
| 2020 | $7.7M | $8.4M | $7.6M | $-650,267 |
| 2019 | $7.3M | $5.1M | $9.7M | $2.2M |
| 2018 | $4.6M | $4.0M | $5.6M | $629K |
| 2017 | $5.0M | $2.8M | $5.3M | $2.3M |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-23602771979
- ABN
- 23602771979
- Sector
- indigenous
- Website
- developingeastarnhem.com.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (13)
- Adrian Marikachair
- Gayili Marikachair
- Michael Morleychair
- Daniel McCormickdirector
- Jo-Anne Scarinidirector
- Tim McColl Jonesdirector
- Luke Walkerpublic officer
- Djalinda Yunupingutrustee
- Dr G Marikatrustee
- Gayaṉura Marikatrustee
- Gunybi Ganambarrtrustee
- Matthew Ryantrustee
- Rosemary Djakwatrustee
Financials
- Revenue
- $7.4M
- Assets
- $7.5M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 1 dataset
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 24
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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