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The Trustee for the Viridian Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
To approach the Viridian Foundation, applicants should align their proposals with the foundation's five key causes and demonstrate a clear understanding of the foundation's mission and values. Applicants should also highlight the potential impact of their project or initiative and how it will benefit the foundation's target recipients.
Giving Philosophy
The Viridian Foundation approaches its giving by leveraging a public ancillary fund structure to create a lasting impact. It values supporting those who are most in need and prioritizes causes that align with its five key areas of focus. The foundation seeks to make a difference in moments that matter and aims to provide support that will stand the test of time.
Notable Grants
■W4R National Step Challenge - Pancreatic Cancer awareness
■Community Cup Golf Challenge - Cancer Council partnership
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $138K | $769K | $2.6M | $2.5M |
| FY2022 | $122K | $517K | $1.8M | $1.8M |
| FY2021 | $69K | $577K | $1.7M | $1.7M |
| FY2020 | $20K | $1.2M | $1.2M | $1.2M |
| 4yr total | $349K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
indigenous
Geographic
AU-QLDAU-VICAU-WA
Recipients
communityagedrural remoteindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The Viridian Foundation's wealth comes from its affiliation with the Viridian Financial Group, a corporate entity.
Board & Leadership
Michael Ehrentraut
chair
ACNC
Andrew Gratton
director
ACNC
Ian Granter
director
ACNC
Kathy Havers
director
ACNC
Linda Earnshaw
director
ACNC
Suna Cavanagh
director
ACNC
Todd Bromwich
director
ACNC
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Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (95 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (108 days ago)
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