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Annual Giving
$1.8M

About

The Indigenous Desert Alliance (IDA) is an Indigenous-controlled, member-based organisation that supports Indigenous desert ranger programs across Australia's desert country. It provides grant-based funding to Indigenous desert ranger teams to collaboratively manage, protect, and restore globally significant desert environments. The foundation aims to enable Indigenous people to realise their social, cultural, environmental, and economic aspirations through land management.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their project strengthens Indigenous desert ranger programs, fosters collaborative land management, and contributes to the protection and restoration of desert country. Emphasise alignment with Indigenous aspirations and the mission of 'Keeping the Desert Connected'.

Giving Philosophy

The IDA Foundation prioritises grant-based funding for Indigenous desert ranger teams that are actively involved in protecting and restoring desert country. They value collaborative management, strengthening connections between rangers, and initiatives that contribute to the social, cultural, environmental, and economic aspirations of Indigenous people in desert regions.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.8M
$7.9M$5.5M$4.5M
FY2022
$1.0M
$8.1M$5.7M$4.4M
FY2021
$1.6M$1.5M$845K
FY2020
$995K$642K$561K
FY2019
$171K$117K$106K
5yr total$2.8MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

indigenousenvironmentcommunityemployment
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
Indigenous organisationsIndigenous ranger groups

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The specific source of the foundation's wealth is not explicitly stated. As an Indigenous-controlled, member-based organisation, it likely receives funding from a combination of government grants, philanthropic partners, and potentially corporate support for its programs.

Board & Leadership

Boyd Elston
director
ACNC
Helen Wilson
director
ACNC
Leah Royle
director
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
WANDA MILLER
director
ACNC
Samantha Murray
public officer
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 7 March 2026 (101 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (104 days ago)
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