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The Trustee for Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens Charitable Fund

High
Annual Giving
$1.5M
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Endowment
$4.3M
Giving Ratio
0.95%

About

The Trustee for Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens Charitable Fund is a charitable trust established to raise and distribute funds for the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah. It supports the Gardens' critical work in scientific research, plant conservation, horticulture, education, and visitor services.

Tips for Applicants

This fund primarily channels support directly to the Royal Botanic Garden and Domain Trust and its associated gardens. It does not typically offer open grant programs for external organisations or individuals. Engagement is best achieved through supporting the Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens as a member or donor.

Giving Philosophy

The Foundation's core philosophy is to ensure the long-term sustainability and enhancement of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and its associated gardens. They achieve this by directly funding essential projects and ongoing operations, fostering scientific understanding, environmental stewardship, and public appreciation of botanic gardens.

Notable Grants

Annual transfers to the Royal Botanic Garden and Domain Trust for various purposes including scientific research, plant conservation, horticultural development, educational programs, and visitor amenities.

Giving History

2021
$1.2M
2022
$1.9M
2023
$1.5M
+25% increase from 2021 to 2023

Focus Areas

environmentresearcheducationcommunity
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
nfpresearchcommunity org

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The fund's wealth is primarily derived from public donations, membership fees to the Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens, proceeds from events, and bequests from individuals who support the mission of the Botanic Gardens.
Parent Company
Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens Inc

Board & Leadership

John Charles Gray
Andrew Alexander Mackenzie
Deborah Joan Holland
Jane Elizabeth Macfarlane
Penelope Lesley Seidler
Stephen Peter Brown
Stephen Anthony Albin
Kathryn Anne Fagg

Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Last profiled: 11 March 2026
Added: 27 February 2026
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