The Trustee For Donovan Astronomical Trust
Board Interlocks (1 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
The Trust approaches giving with a focus on advancing astronomical education and research. It aims to support the development of astronomical science in Australasia by providing financial assistance for studies, original research, and the recognition of excellence through awards like the Donovan Medal. They explicitly state that only limited support is possible and encourage realistic estimates in applications.
Tips for Applicants
The Trust invites submissions for financial assistance from any interested person or organization involved in the progress of Astronomy, specifically for the promotion of education in Astronomy in Australasia. Applicants should make realistic estimates in support of their requests, as only limited support is available. All requests should be addressed to the Honorary Secretary.
Notable Grants
- Prizes, generally in the form of the Donovan Medal, for original work (e.g., discovery of comets, special photographic observations of solar eclipses).
- Cash prizes and medals to scientists and students for essays and monographs.
- Financial assistance towards the cost of astronomical publications and star charts of general educational interest.
- Contributions towards the cost of presenting lectures on Astronomy by university professors, government astronomers, visiting scientists, and amateur astronomers.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2K | — | — | $3K |
| 2022 | $4K | — | — | $5K |
| 2021 | $2K | — | — | $2K |
| 2020 | — | — | $92K | $3K |
| 2019 | — | $863 | $89K | $2K |
| 2018 | — | $2K | $84K | $697 |
| 2017 | $1K | $2K | $36K | $-535 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-58587743748
- ABN
- 58587743748
- Sector
- environment
- Website
- www.tag.nsw.gov.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (2)
- secretary
- trustee
Financials
- Revenue
- $2K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 7
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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