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The Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation
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Focus on projects that address social justice, sustainability, and community needs, especially those led by First Nations organizations. Highlight innovative and collaborative approaches.
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation believes in addressing both immediate needs and root causes of societal challenges through a focus on fairness, sustainability, social justice, and equity. They leverage community expertise and partnerships for impactful philanthropy.
Notable Grants
■$1.26 million in grants to First Nations led organizations
■$X to SisterWorks for expanding employment opportunities for migrant and refugee women
Focus Areas
healthenvironmentindigenouscommunity
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
communityaged
Board & Leadership
Bernadette Murdoch
chair
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Janina Gawler
chair
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Jane Hansen
board member
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Mary Nega
board member
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Mong Do
board member
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Raphael Arndt
board member
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Robert McGauran
board member
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Wei Sue
board member
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Foundation profile updated: 14 April 2026 (25 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (72 days ago)
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