The Trustee For The Aboriginal Development Benefits Trust
Giving Philosophy
This foundation believes economic development is the 'real solution' to community issues, leading to improvements in health, education, jobs, and housing. They approach giving through a combination of comprehensive loan services and business mentoring for entrepreneurs, alongside grants for youth development in sport, leadership, and education, aiming to cultivate a happy community and future entrepreneurs. They value 'out of the box thinking' and addressing systemic issues.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should demonstrate how their project fosters economic empowerment, supports social enterprise, or develops youth leadership and education within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, particularly in Queensland's Gulf region. Highlight innovative approaches that address systemic issues and contribute to long-term community independence and well-being.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7M | $412K | $3.0M | $1.3M |
| 2022 | $2.1M | $2.8M | $3.1M | $-1,080,124 |
| 2021 | $2.9M | $2.1M | $13.1M | $839K |
| 2020 | $2.4M | $1.5M | $12.1M | $884K |
| 2019 | $2.3M | $1.7M | $11.3M | $590K |
| 2018 | $2.4M | $4.7M | $10.6M | $-2,298,482 |
| 2017 | $1.8M | $1.1M | $12.8M | $780K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-62699449257
- ABN
- 62699449257
- Sector
- community
- Website
- www.adbt.com.au/
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (6)
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
Financials
- Revenue
- $1.7M
- Assets
- $3.0M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 15
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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