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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
6 (6 open)

About

The Trustee For The Gelganyem Trust is an Australian philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting indigenous communities in Western Australia. With a focus on empowering these communities through various initiatives, the foundation aims to foster cultural preservation, education, and community development.

Tips for Applicants

Potential applicants should align their projects with the foundation's focus on indigenous empowerment and community development. Demonstrating local engagement and sustainability in your proposal could enhance the chances of receiving funding.

Giving Philosophy

The Trust believes in empowering indigenous communities by providing targeted support that addresses their unique challenges and promotes self-determination. They operate on the principle that sustainable development is best achieved through community engagement and local leadership.

Giving History

2024
$500K

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$14.5M$41.5M$35.0M
FY2022
$780K$26.3M$20.4M
FY2021
$354K
$1.9M$26.6M$20.9M
FY2020
$1.4M$22.3M$17.0M
FY2019
$125K
Unknown AU + $125K intl
$2.0M$22.7M$18.4M
FY2018
$1.5M$22.5M$18.3M
FY2017
$180K
$2.0M$20.9M$16.6M
7yr total$659KSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (6)

6 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 24 April 2026 (53 days ago)

Gelganyem Education and Training Assistance

Grantopen

This program provides scholarships and other financial assistance to Indigenous individuals for education and training, supporting primary, secondary, and tertiary studies for students from the Gelganyem Traditional Owner groups.

Education Support Program

Grantopen

This program provides scholarships and other assistance to Indigenous persons for their education and training, covering primary, secondary, and potentially tertiary education. It aims to advance education for Aboriginals throughout the East Kimberley Region.

Education Support for Traditional Owners

Grantopen

This program provides scholarships and other assistance to Indigenous Persons from the Argyle diamond mine area for their education and training, covering costs associated with gaining an education. The Gelganyem Trust allocates 50% of the interest from its Sustainability Fund towards education initiatives.

School-based Scholarship

Grantopen

Tertiary Scholarship Program

Grantopen

Sponsorship and Grants Program

Grantopen

Grants in Database (6)

Focus Areas

indigenous
Geographic
AU-WA
Recipients
community org

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
While specific details on the source of funds are not publicly accessible, it is typical for trusts such as this to derive their wealth from investments in various sectors, possibly including mining, real estate, or other commercial enterprises.
Revenue Sources
mining, property

Board & Leadership

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Colin Morgan
director
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DAVID WARD
director
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Debra Pearce
director
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Jacob Pinday
director
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Jodie Hall
director
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ANTHONY CHAFER
board member
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: medium
Foundation profile updated: 16 June 2026 (today)
Grant/program scan updated: 24 April 2026 (53 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (109 days ago)
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