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Rowe Scientific Foundation

FoundationRegistryABN 49988957563WA
Relationships
7
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$406K
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 17 June 2026
Found in 2 systems—ACNC CharitiesFoundations

Giving Philosophy

The foundation operates like a cooperative, cycling profits back into Australian science. Donations are distributed to universities in each state proportional to revenue generated in that state, and scholarships support students in disciplines that feed back into the industries (mining, industrial, oil & gas, environmental, health) that provide the company's revenue. For international clients, scholarships support overseas students returning to PNG/Pacific (via Queensland) and Asia/Africa/Arabia (via Western Australia). The goal is to perpetuate Rowe Scientific as a market leader for 100+ years while giving back to the scientific community.

Wealth Source:Reg Rowe made money through the mining industry before being made redundant in 1986. He then founded Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd in 1987 with Margaret Rowe, building it into a scientific supply company with ~100 employees and offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth. The company serves industries including mining, oil & gas, environmental sciences, health/pathology, food sciences, education, and wine/beverage.

Tips for Applicants

The foundation primarily gives to universities based on revenue proportionality—contact the relevant university in your state (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, or WA) to inquire about available scholarships and prizes through this foundation. Focus on fields that support mining, industrial, oil & gas, environmental, health, or food science industries. For international scholarships, focus on PNG/Pacific students (via QLD universities) or Asia/Africa/Arabia students (via WA universities). The foundation website is minimal; direct engagement with partner universities is likely the best application path.

Programs & Opportunities (1)

Rowe Scientific Foundation Scholarships and Prizes Program
program · education, research, youth ·

The Rowe Scientific Foundation provides funding to universities across Australia for scholarships and prizes to advance scientific education and research. These funds support students in subject areas relevant to industries that sustain the company's revenue base, with distribution proportional to revenue generated in each state.

Notable Grants

  • Scholarships to Queensland universities for PNG/Pacific students
  • Scholarships to WA universities for Asia/Africa/Arabia students
  • Donations to Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)
  • Prizes and scholarships to NSW, VIC, and SA universities proportional to state revenue

Financial History (2 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$406K$211K$258K$195K
2022$140K$77K$63K$63K
0
Grants Given (AU)
$202K
0
Volunteers
3
Donations Received
$406K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-49988957563
ABN
49988957563
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Geography
AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-SAAU-VICAU-WA
Target Recipients
youth
Purposes
General Public
Beneficiaries
Youth

Board & Leadership (4)

  • Margaret Rowe
    director
  • Peter Sommers
    director
  • Reg Rowe
    director
  • Stephen Shears
    director

Financials

Revenue
$406K
Assets
$258K

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
7

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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Location Intelligence

Postcode
6025
Locality
CRAIGIE
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 9/10
LGA
Joondalup
SA2 Region
Hillarys
Entities in Area
163
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