Gumala Enterprises Trust
About
Gumala Enterprises Trust is a philanthropic foundation established to support the Traditional Owners of the Banjima, Nyiyaparli, and Yinhawangka peoples in Western Australia. Operating as trustee of the General Gumala Foundation since 1997, it manages and distributes funds to empower these Aboriginal communities toward independence while preserving their cultures and connection to country. The foundation manages both immediate community support and a Future Fund designed to provide long-term sustainable income for beneficiaries beyond the operational life of the Yandicoogina mine.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation prioritizes long-term sustainability and intergenerational benefit, guided by cultural values of family, leadership, respect, honesty, and connection to lore and custom. It seeks to empower beneficiaries toward independence and self-determination while maintaining cultural integrity, operating with a dual commitment to walking in both traditional and contemporary worlds.
Tips for Applicants
Align proposals with the foundation's focus on cultural preservation, community empowerment, and long-term sustainability for the three language groups. Demonstrate understanding of and respect for Banjima, Nyiyaparli, and Yinhawangka cultures and priorities, and consider how initiatives support both immediate needs and future generational benefit.
Social Enterprise
Trust
Financial History (6 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.3M | $6.5M | $4.3M | $-129,589 |
| 2022 | $5.6M | $6.3M | $3.7M | $-669,937 |
| 2021 | $10.5M | $13.9M | $5.0M | $-2,319,087 |
| 2020 | $29.3M | $33.7M | $6.0M | $-4,410,654 |
| 2019 | $30.7M | $29.0M | $10.1M | $1.7M |
| 2018 | $10.4M | $13.6M | $4.5M | $-3,168,376 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-83514057096
- ABN
- 83514057096
- Sector
- indigenous
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Financials
- Revenue
- $6.3M
- Assets
- $4.3M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 3
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 6004
- Locality
- EAST PERTH
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 8/10
- LGA
- Vincent
- SA2 Region
- East Perth
- Entities in Area
- 238