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Noosa Biosphere Reserve Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
Align proposals with biosphere conservation priorities (biodiversity, water, land-people integration) and demonstrate community collaboration. Projects should generate evidence for sustainable decision-making and promote behaviour change toward sustainable living practices in the Noosa region.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation prioritizes evidence-based conservation research and community-led sustainability initiatives that demonstrate how people can live in harmony with natural systems. It values knowledge-sharing, behaviour change, and collaborative partnerships that support culturally, socially and environmentally sustainable development decisions.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $64K | $382K | $376K | $365K |
| FY2022 | $51K | $274K | $361K | $218K |
| FY2021 | $87K | $206K | $280K | $173K |
| FY2020 | $153K | $273K | $389K | $194K |
| FY2019 | $358K | $498K | $499K | $139K |
| FY2018 | $215K | $425K | $776K | $52K |
| FY2017 | $203K | $273K | $718K | $81K |
| 7yr total | $1.1M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
environmentindigenous
Geographic
AU-QLD
Recipients
communityyouthagedindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Partial government funding from Noosa Council, individual donors, and research partners.
Board & Leadership
Fiona Berkin
chair
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Michelle Campbell
chair
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Cr Amelia Lorentson
other
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Cr Karen Finzel
other
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Hayley Holloway
board member
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Ian Lowe
board member
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Jennifer Black
board member
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John McCann
secretary
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Karen Collins
officeholder
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Leif Petersen
board member
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Leonie Cox
trustee
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Nick Ryan
trustee
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Nimish Kulkarni
officeholder
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Phil Moran
trustee
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Stephen Mason
secretary
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Thomas Wegener
board member
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Tony Powell
trustee
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Added: 27 February 2026 (109 days ago)
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