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The Trustee For The Gelganyem Trust

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryABN 87966979334WA
Relationships
29
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$14.5M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 17 June 2026
Found in 3 systemsJustice FundingACNC CharitiesFoundations

About

The Trustee For The Gelganyem Trust is an Australian philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting indigenous communities in Western Australia. With a focus on empowering these communities through various initiatives, the foundation aims to foster cultural preservation, education, and community development.

Government Funding ($4K)

NIAA ILSC Our Country Our Future
1 record · 2024-25
$4K

Giving Philosophy

The Trust believes in empowering indigenous communities by providing targeted support that addresses their unique challenges and promotes self-determination. They operate on the principle that sustainable development is best achieved through community engagement and local leadership.

Wealth Source:While specific details on the source of funds are not publicly accessible, it is typical for trusts such as this to derive their wealth from investments in various sectors, possibly including mining, real estate, or other commercial enterprises.

Tips for Applicants

Potential applicants should align their projects with the foundation's focus on indigenous empowerment and community development. Demonstrating local engagement and sustainability in your proposal could enhance the chances of receiving funding.

Programs & Opportunities (6)

Gelganyem Education and Training Assistance
grant · indigenous, education ·

This program provides scholarships and other financial assistance to Indigenous individuals for education and training, supporting primary, secondary, and tertiary studies for students from the Gelganyem Traditional Owner groups.

Education Support Program
grant · indigenous, education ·

This program provides scholarships and other assistance to Indigenous persons for their education and training, covering primary, secondary, and potentially tertiary education. It aims to advance education for Aboriginals throughout the East Kimberley Region.

Education Support for Traditional Owners
grant · indigenous, education ·

This program provides scholarships and other assistance to Indigenous Persons from the Argyle diamond mine area for their education and training, covering costs associated with gaining an education. The Gelganyem Trust allocates 50% of the interest from its Sustainability Fund towards education initiatives.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$14.5M$695K$41.5M$15.0M
2022$780K$558K$26.3M$221K
2021$1.9M$1.1M$26.6M$3.9M
2020$1.4M$822K$22.3M$-574,557
2019$2.0M$1.6M$22.7M$433K
2018$1.5M$1.2M$22.5M$1.4M
2017$2.0M$475K$20.9M$1.6M
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Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-87966979334
ABN
87966979334
Sector
indigenous
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
indigenous
Geography
AU-WA
Target Recipients
community_org
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedChildrenEarly ChildhoodFamiliesFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMalesOtherOther CharitiesRural & RemoteUnemployedYouthEnvironment

Board & Leadership (12)

  • ANTHONY CHAFER
    board member
  • Kia Dowell
    chair
  • Caroline McGinty
    director
  • Colin Morgan
    director
  • DAVID WARD
    director
  • Debra Pearce
    director
  • Jacob Pinday
    director
  • Jodie Hall
    director
  • Kevin Gallagher
    director
  • Ralph Gerrard
    director
  • Rowena Griffith
    director
  • Dominique Reeves
    other

Financials

Revenue
$14.5M
Assets
$41.5M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
29

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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External Link

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
6743
Locality
CAMBRIDGE GULF
Remoteness
Very Remote Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 2/10
LGA
Derby-West Kimberley
SA2 Region
Kununurra
Entities in Area
248

This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 20% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).

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