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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their projects align with the Foundation's focus on preserving the environment, wildlife, or First Nations cultures. Emphasize early-stage innovation, evidence-based solutions, or strategies for long-term behavioral and attitudinal change. The Foundation prefers to partner with organizations that are genuinely committed and expose the true nature of the problems they aim to solve.

Giving Philosophy

The Foundation's ethos is rooted in preservation and a commitment to direct, uncompromising action. They believe in challenging existing constraints and speaking up for change, guided by principles of being proudly Australian and fighting locally. They seek to partner with organizations that genuinely align with their mission, focusing on initiatives where the 'real truth of a problem is exposed' to enable effective, lasting solutions. Giving is centered on backing what works, influencing change at multiple levels, and supporting early-stage innovation, evidence-based solutions, and long-term behavioral and attitudinal change to preserve the environment, protect vulnerable animals, and honor cultures.

Focus Areas

communityindigenous
Geographic
AU-QLDAU-VIC
Recipients
youthagedrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The wealth for the Prior Family Foundation originates from the entrepreneurial success of its founder, David Prior. He is the original founder of the popular Australian organic dairy brand 'five:am' and is currently the Owner-CEO of the Scotland-based Bladnoch Distillery.

Board & Leadership

Alan Logan
director
ACNC
David Prior
director
ACNC
Mark Marcou
director
ACNC
Sallie Prior
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 26 April 2026 (44 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (102 days ago)
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