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The Trustee For The Conservation Ecology Trust

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryABN 90681731286VIC
Relationships
11
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$1.5M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 15 Mar 2026

About

The Conservation Ecology Trust is a Victorian-based environmental organization focused on conservation in the Otways region. Its mission is to develop, deliver, and share solutions for effective conservation across the Otways and beyond, with a vision of a healthy and resilient Otways cared for forever. The trust supports conservation projects including habitat resilience, invasive species management, climate-resilient forests, marine ecosystem research, and bushfire wildlife recovery, benefiting the broader Otways community across all age groups.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation approaches giving by working collaboratively and innovatively to address urgent conservation challenges in the Otways region. It values evidence-based ecological research, community engagement through volunteer programs, and practical on-ground conservation solutions that create lasting environmental impact.

Wealth Source:The trust appears to be funded through donations, grants, and possibly government funding, with annual giving of $500,000. As a charitable trust linked to the Conservation Ecology Centre, wealth is derived from philanthropic sources, public donations, and potentially government environmental grants.

Tips for Applicants

Approach this funder with projects that align with their specific focus on Otways region conservation, particularly habitat resilience, invasive species management, or bushfire recovery. Highlight collaborative approaches, volunteer engagement, and measurable ecological outcomes. Given their community-focused beneficiaries, emphasize how the project benefits the broader Otways community.

Financial History (5 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2021$1.5M$1.1M$822K$351K
2020$2.3M$709K$3.6M$1.6M
2019$1.7M$872K$1.3M$893K
2018$1.2M$914K$3.6M$276K
2017$656K$786K$406K$-130,472
Govt Revenue
$450K
Grants Given (AU)
$40K
Staff (FTE)
10.2
Volunteers
150
Donations Received
$434K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-90681731286
ABN
90681731286
Sector
environment
Financial Year
2021

Focus Areas

Themes
environmentcommunity
Geography
AU-VIC
Target Recipients
General communityFamiliesYouthChildren
Purposes
Environment
Beneficiaries
AdultsAgedChildrenEarly ChildhoodFamiliesGeneral CommunityYouthAnimalsEnvironment

Financials

Revenue
$1.5M
Assets
$822K

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
11

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
3233
Locality
APOLLO BAY
Remoteness
Outer Regional Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 6/10
LGA
Colac Otway
SA2 Region
Otway
Entities in Area
59
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