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Minderoo Foundation Limited as trustee for The Minderoo Foundation Trust

FoundationRegistryABN 24819440618WA
Relationships
62
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$650.0M
Contract Value
$50.5M
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Data as of: 8 May 2026
Found in 3 systemsProcurementACNC CharitiesFoundations

Top Contracts (1)

4500138470
Department of Health and Aged Care · May 2020–Aug 2020
$25.3M

Giving Philosophy

Minderoo operates on the belief that 'if we all do whatever we can with whatever we have, large or small, then each of us will help make our world a more equitable and positive environment for others to thrive in.' The foundation is data-driven, guided by global research, and uses four key levers: Fund, Advocate, Develop, and Evidence. Impact Missions focus on near-term inflection points that signify achievement, allowing agile response to urgent challenges while remaining aligned with founder values. The foundation emphasizes partnership transparency, community empowerment, and long-term sustainable impact through evidence-based approaches.

Wealth Source:Dr Andrew Forrest AO made his fortune primarily through Fortescue Metals Group (ASX: FMG), one of Australia's largest iron ore mining companies, which he founded in 2003. He is one of Australia's wealthiest individuals with significant holdings in mining, energy, and agricultural sectors through his private company Tattarang.

Tips for Applicants

The Artist Fund explicitly welcomes all art forms with no restrictions on project type - focus on demonstrating clear artistic ambition and how the funding will transform your practice at a critical career juncture. For humanitarian/crisis funding, the foundation responds rapidly to emergencies, so timing and demonstrated capacity to deliver aid effectively are key. The foundation values transparency and partnership, so clearly articulate your organization’s track record and how you will be accountable for outcomes.

Programs & Opportunities (8)

Minderoo Artist Fund 2026
grant · Closes 2025-02-28
$35K

Six grants of $35,000 for mid-career West Australian artists plus two creative residencies at Forrest Hall in Perth. Artists can also compete for the $50,000 Minderoo Artist Award.

Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund (Project Grants and Residencies)
grant · arts, community · Closes 2026-09-25
$20K-$35K

An annual funding opportunity for independent mid-career artists in Western Australia to explore and create new work across any art form, offering project grants and residencies. It also provides additional stipends for primary carers and professional documentation.

Forrest Scholarships
scholarship · research, youth ·

Scholarships funded by Minderoo Foundation, awarded to outstanding young intellects from around the world to conduct research at one of Western Australia's five universities.

Georgia Malone Prize
award · arts ·
$15K-$15K

A $15,000 prize awarded to one recipient from the yearly Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund cohort who has shown resilience, innovation, and courage in delivering their project and sustaining an arts career.

Artist Fund
grant · arts, community ·
$35K-$35K

An annual funding opportunity for independent mid-career artists in Western Australia to devise, research, progress, or complete ambitious projects across any art form, including project grants and residencies.

Scholarships for For-Purpose Board Directors
scholarship · community, education ·

A multi-year initiative, in partnership with the Centre for Social Impact, providing scholarships for over 400 not-for-profit board directors across Australia to participate in the 'Governance for Social Impact' course.

Fellowships funded by Minderoo Foundation, supporting outstanding early-career post-doctoral researchers from around the world to conduct high-quality research at a Western Australian university, requiring residency at Forrest Hall.

$50K-$50K

A prestigious $50,000 prize presented annually to an outstanding artist from the Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund cohort who has best leveraged their time in the program to innovate, collaborate, and broaden their practice.

Notable Grants

  • $30M+ to Ukraine humanitarian support since Russian invasion
  • ~$40M (AUD) to Gaza humanitarian aid including food, water, and sanitation
  • $5M to Ukraine local-led recovery and sovereignty support
  • $2M to Lebanon humanitarian assistance
  • $35,000 grants to six WA artists via Artist Fund (annual program)
  • $50,000 Minderoo Artist Award (annual prize)

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-24819440618
ABN
24819440618
Sector
arts

Focus Areas

Themes
artseducationhealthenvironmentcommunityhuman_rightsindigenous
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
communityyouthageddisadvantageddisabilityrural_remoteindigenous
Purposes
CultureEducationHealthEnvironmentHuman RightsSocial Welfare
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedChildrenOverseasEarly ChildhoodEthnic GroupsFamiliesFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedGeneral CommunityMalesMigrants & RefugeesOther CharitiesHomelessness RiskChronic IllnessDisabilityRural & RemoteUnemployedVeteransVictims of CrimeDisaster VictimsYouthAnimalsEnvironment

Board & Leadership (5)

  • Allan James Myers
    chair
  • Anthony Grist
    director
  • John Forrest
    director
  • Nicola Forrest
    director
  • Suzanne Montandon
    secretary

Financials

Revenue
$650.0M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
62

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
6000
Locality
CITY DELIVERY CENTRE
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 8/10
LGA
Vincent
Entities in Area
1,855
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Disability Market Context

NDIS Layer
State Providers
1,279
Thin Districts
4
Very Thin
1
Local Alternatives
0
84 community-controlled orgs in postcode

This organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.

Thinnest Districts In WA
Goldfields-Esperance44 providers
Great Southern65 providers
Midwest-Gascoyne71 providers
Captured Markets
Goldfields-Esperance100%
Kimberley-Pilbara99%
Midwest-Gascoyne99%
Great Southern97%