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The (Graham) Polly Farmer Foundation Aboriginal Corporation
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation was established to fulfill Polly Farmer's vision of supporting young Aboriginal people, believing that education is fundamental for Indigenous advancement. They adopt a student-centred approach, committed to building success through education, and emphasize equal standards for all students to achieve their goals, from primary and secondary school completion to university. They aim to provide a pathway, giving strength and confidence to students.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | — | $7.0M | $5.9M | $4.1M |
| FY2021 | — | $7.2M | $8.5M | $3.5M |
| FY2020 | — | $5.6M | $9.1M | $3.4M |
| FY2019 | — | $6.7M | $6.9M | $3.4M |
| FY2018 | — | $6.2M | $8.2M | $3.2M |
| FY2017 | — | $6.1M | $6.8M | $3.2M |
| 6yr total | Unknown | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
educationindigenous
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-NTAU-SAAU-WA
Recipients
youthindigenous
Board & Leadership
Amanda Gadsdon
director
ACNC
Rebecca Davey
director
ACNC
ELLERY BLACKMAN
officeholder
ACNC
Jeremy Abbott
other
ACNC
Joseph BIN OMAR
other
ACNC
kim farmer
secretary
ACNC
Marty SKIADAS
other
ACNC
Pauline White
other
ACNC
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Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 24 April 2026 (65 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (121 days ago)
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