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Annual Giving
$9.9M

About

Wateraid Australia Limited is a philanthropic organization dedicated to improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in Australia and around the globe. They strive to empower communities by providing sustainable solutions to water-related challenges, advocating for policy changes, and fostering awareness about the importance of safe water practices.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should focus on demonstrating community impact and sustainability in their proposals, aligning closely with the foundation's mission to empower communities through access to clean water and sanitation.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation believes in a holistic approach to solving water and sanitation issues, focusing on community involvement and sustainability. They operate on the theory of change that enhancing access to clean water can lead to improved health outcomes, increased educational opportunities, and overall community development.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$6.3M
Unknown AU + $6.3M intl
$13.9M$8.2M$3.2M
FY2022
$9.9M
Unknown AU + $9.9M intl
$16.4M$7.5M$3.6M
FY2021
$9.0M
Unknown AU + $9.0M intl
$15.6M$13.0M$6.0M
FY2020
$8.1M
Unknown AU + $8.1M intl
$16.5M$10.7M$6.3M
FY2019
$7.3M
Unknown AU + $7.3M intl
$13.6M$7.7M$2.6M
FY2018
$7.2M
Unknown AU + $7.2M intl
$13.8M$7.3M$2.8M
FY2017
$5.7M
Unknown AU + $5.7M intl
$12.1M$7.4M$2.6M
7yr total$53.6MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

healthcommunity
Geographic
International
Recipients
nfpcommunity org

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Wateraid Australia is part of the global WaterAid organization, which likely derives its funding from individual donations, corporate partnerships, and grant-making bodies focused on humanitarian efforts, rather than a single founder or a traditional company structure.
Revenue Sources
donations, grants

Board & Leadership

Brendan Gilmore
board member
ACNC
Brian Krishna
board member
ACNC
Chiedza Malunga
board member
ACNC
Denisha Anbu
board member
ACNC
Lawrence Salmah
board member
ACNC
Louise Dudley
officeholder
ACNC
Molesworth Anika
board member
ACNC
Pat McCafferty
board member
ACNC
Victoria Sloan
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: medium
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (65 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (65 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (66 days ago)
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