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The Rural Foundation Limited
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
To approach this funder, emphasize how your project or program supports the development of young people in rural Victoria, and highlight any co-design or leadership elements that involve young rural people. Align your application with the foundation's focus on education and youth development in rural areas.
Giving Philosophy
Youthrive Victoria approaches its giving by supporting and empowering young people in rural Victoria, with a focus on education and leadership development. The foundation values programs that are co-designed and run by young rural people for young rural people. It selects recipients based on their potential to benefit from its programs and make a positive impact in their communities.
Notable Grants
■Over $2.75 million in scholarships awarded (cumulative total since establishment)
■Chris and Marli Tilley Stawell Scholarship (established in 2015)
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $224K | $991K | $8.5M | $8.0M |
| FY2022 | $199K | $814K | $7.8M | $7.4M |
| FY2021 | — | $801K | $8.4M | $8.2M |
| FY2020 | — | $712K | $7.5M | $7.1M |
| FY2019 | $199K | $1.1M | $7.8M | $7.6M |
| FY2018 | $180K | $587K | $7.3M | $7.1M |
| FY2017 | $167K | $824K | $7.3M | $7.0M |
| 7yr total | $968K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
education
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
youthrural remote
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth comes from corporate sources, as it is a corporate foundation.
Board & Leadership
Bruce Anderson
chair
ACNC
Amanda Hutchinson
director
ACNC
Bernadette Lloyd
director
ACNC
Jeremy Dixon
director
ACNC
Liza McKenzie
director
ACNC
Robert Yeates
director
ACNC
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Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (98 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (115 days ago)
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