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Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should demonstrate how their request aligns with relieving poverty or financial hardship, or supports educational, health, cultural, sporting, or community development for Indigenous residents of Bamaga and the Northern Peninsula Area. Individuals should have resided in Bamaga for at least five years or be recognised as a Bamaga person. Organisations should primarily benefit Bamaga residents.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation's giving philosophy is centred on relieving poverty and financial hardship among disadvantaged Indigenous people in Bamaga and the Northern Peninsula Area. It aims to support self-sufficiency through grants, donations, and assistance in areas like education, employment, health, and community development, fostering sustainable social, charitable, and community outcomes.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$246K
$320K$378K$373K
FY2022
$258K
$577K$322K$317K
FY2021
$172K
$250K$212K$207K
FY2020
$297K
$350K$141K$139K
FY2019
$128K
$130K$108K$93K
FY2018
$111K
$142K$103K$98K
FY2017
$160K
$130K$84K$74K
7yr total$1.4MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

artshealthcommunityindigenous
Geographic
AU-QLD
Recipients
youthageddisadvantagedrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The primary source of wealth is derived from the commercial activities of Bamaga Enterprises Limited (BEL), an Indigenous community-owned company. BEL operates various businesses including hospitality (Cape York Peninsula Lodge, Bamaga Tavern), retail (BP Bamaga Service Station), and other services, with its profits being reinvested into the community through sponsorships, donations, and infrastructure development.

Board & Leadership

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Paul Case
director
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Added: 27 February 2026 (109 days ago)
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