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The Trustee For Coopers Brewery Foundation Incorporated Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should clearly demonstrate alignment with the foundation's focus areas (youth education, aged care, medical research, health care, family/community support) and highlight any connection to Christian values. The foundation offers both multi-year 'Sustainable Giving' and single-year 'General Giving' opportunities.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes in making a tangible difference by supporting charitable organisations that align with its values and positively impact Australian communities, particularly those working in its key focus areas and often demonstrating Christian values. It offers both multi-year 'Sustainable Giving' and single-year 'General Giving' grants.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $645K | $1.6M | $11.4M | $11.4M |
| FY2022 | $761K | $1.1M | $9.8M | $9.8M |
| FY2021 | $404K | $4.8M | $10.5M | $10.5M |
| FY2020 | $423K | $683K | $5.5M | $5.5M |
| FY2019 | $481K | $884K | $5.4M | $5.4M |
| FY2018 | $357K | $882K | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| FY2017 | $509K | $1.1M | $4.3M | $4.3M |
| 7yr total | $3.6M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
educationhealthcommunity
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
community
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation was established by Coopers Brewery and the Cooper family, indicating a corporate and family wealth source.
Board & Leadership
Melanie Cooper
chair
ACNC
Brad Grunert
officeholder
ACNC
Melanie Cooper
public officer
ACNC
Rebecca Cooper
board member
ACNC
Steven Marshall
board member
ACNC
TIM COOPER
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (105 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (118 days ago)
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