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The A.L. Lane Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
To approach this funder, project owners should submit a grant application that clearly outlines the project's benefits to the local community, with a focus on charitable, educational, or community development outcomes. Applicants should also demonstrate how their project aligns with the foundation's mission and values.
Giving Philosophy
The A.L. Lane Foundation approaches its giving by considering grant applications from project owners, with a focus on supporting charitable, educational, and community projects that benefit the local community. The foundation values projects that make a positive impact in the Warrnambool sub-regional area.
Notable Grants
■Support to South West Health Care
■Funding for Warrnambool Art Gallery projects
■Grants to Warrnambool & Regional Aged Care Facilities
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $425K | $606K | $8.2M | $8.2M |
| FY2022 | $360K | $853K | $8.0M | $8.0M |
| FY2021 | $326K | $438K | $8.0M | $8.0M |
| FY2020 | $334K | $529K | $6.8M | $6.8M |
| FY2019 | $357K | $600K | $6.9M | $6.8M |
| FY2018 | $352K | $528K | $6.7M | $6.6M |
| FY2017 | $298K | $507K | $6.9M | $6.5M |
| 7yr total | $2.5M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
indigenous
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
youthageddisadvantageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth comes from a bequest by the late Alan Leslie Lane O.A.M.
Board & Leadership
FELICITY MELICAN
director
ACNC
MATTHEW NORTHEAST
director
ACNC
VERNON ROBSON
director
ACNC
WILLIAM PHILLPOT
director
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Felicity Melican
trustee
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Vern Robson
trustee
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William Phillpot OAM
trustee
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Data Sources
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Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (63 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (76 days ago)
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