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MINDEROO FOUNDATION LIMITED

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 41651422141|www.minderoo.orgACNC Register →
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K

Tips for Applicants

Minderoo Foundation primarily operates through strategic initiatives and partnerships rather than open, unsolicited grant applications. Prospective partners should align with their large-scale, systemic change approach and demonstrate significant potential for impact in their core thematic areas. Proposals should be robust, evidence-based, and focused on long-term outcomes. Direct engagement is often preferred over cold applications.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation adopts a catalytic philanthropy approach, aiming for systemic change through long-term, large-scale initiatives rather than traditional grant-making. It prioritizes evidence-based solutions, scientific research, and collaborative partnerships to achieve significant, measurable impact on global issues.

Notable Grants

Significant funding towards ocean conservation and combating plastic waste globally (e.g., 'No Plastic Waste' initiative)
Substantial investment in cancer research, especially through the Forrest Research Foundation (e.g., 'Eliminate Cancer' initiative)
Major contributions to Indigenous employment and economic parity through the Generation One initiative
Support for early childhood development and education programs
Funding for efforts to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-National

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The wealth of the founders, Andrew and Nicola Forrest, primarily originated from mining, specifically through the establishment and success of Fortescue Metals Group (FMG).

Board & Leadership

Andrew Forrest AO - Chairman
Nicola Forrest AO
Tony Chong
Professor Fiona Stanley AC

Data Sources

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Added: 27 February 2026
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