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Central Aboriginal Charitable Trust

FoundationRegistryPBIABN 46048051186NT
Relationships
35
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$6.9M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 22 Mar 2026
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About

Central Aboriginal Charitable Trust is a large philanthropic foundation based in Alice Springs that makes beneficial and ongoing contributions to the lives of Aboriginal people in Central Australia. The foundation provides financial assistance across multiple sectors including housing, health, education, and community development, with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in remote and regional areas.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation takes a practical, direct-impact approach to philanthropy, providing financial assistance to address immediate needs such as housing bonds, medical equipment, and educational opportunities. It appears to prioritize partnerships with established service providers and community institutions, and values supporting initiatives that enable Aboriginal people to access essential services and participate in community life.

Wealth Source:The foundation name and structure suggest it may be connected to corporate or community sources, though specific wealth origins are not publicly detailed. The establishment date of 1988 and substantial annual giving capacity indicate long-term institutional support.

Tips for Applicants

Organizations seeking support should demonstrate direct benefit to Aboriginal communities in Central Australia and ideally partner with established service providers. Focus applications on concrete, measurable outcomes such as enabling access to housing, health services, or educational opportunities rather than abstract community development goals.

Programs & Opportunities (2)

Tertiary Education Encouragement Award
grant · Closes 2025-12-31
$1K

Provides $1,000 for successful completion of each academic year of full-time study for Aboriginal students enrolled in courses lasting a year or more.

Community Youth Sports Grant
grant · Closes 2026-03-31

Supports Aboriginal youth participation in sport across community and remote regions of Central Australia.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$6.9M$1.6M$31.0M$5.2M
2022$4.5M$2.9M$25.6M$1.6M
2021$4.1M$2.2M$24.4M$2.0M
2020$4.0M$2.2M$22.4M$2.1M
2019$4.6M$1.7M$20.3M$2.9M
2018$3.6M$1.3M$16.9M$2.2M
2017$3.9M$2.4M$16.4M$1.5M
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Grants Given (AU)
$764K
Staff (FTE)
3
0
Donations Received
$1.5M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-46048051186
ABN
46048051186
Sector
indigenous
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
indigenoushousinghealtheducationcommunityyouth
Geography
AU-NT
Target Recipients
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesRemote and regional communitiesPeople experiencing housing insecurityStudents and young peopleHealthcare patients and facilities
Purposes
Social Welfare
Beneficiaries
First NationsRural & Remote

Financials

Revenue
$6.9M
Assets
$31.0M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
35

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

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

Location Intelligence

Postcode
0870
Locality
Charles
Remoteness
Remote Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 5/10
LGA
Alice Springs
SA2 Region
Charles
Entities in Area
733
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