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SIR DAVID MARTIN FOUNDATION LTD
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Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
Direct applications are accepted for youth aged 16-24 experiencing substance issues seeking to join Triple Care Farm programs. For funding partnerships, the foundation is specifically focused on addiction and youth crisis support services aligned with their existing Mission Australia relationship.
Giving Philosophy
As a family foundation, it focuses exclusively on supporting young Australians in addiction recovery through Mission Australia's Triple Care Farm. The foundation values measurable impact, with demonstrated outcomes in reducing substance use, suicide attempts, and achieving stable housing and employment for beneficiaries.
Notable Grants
■Major funding to Mission Australia's Triple Care Farm, an award-winning youth residential rehabilitation program in the Southern Highlands of NSW
■Major funding to Mission Australia's David Martin Place, a youth detox Centre in the Southern Highlands of NSW
■Funding Aftercare programs at another four youth residential rehabilitation sites across Australia
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-WA
Recipients
youth
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Family foundation - wealth derived from the Martin family. Website indicates it was established in 1990 by the Martin family though ACNC registration appears recent.
Board & Leadership
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William Martin
chair
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Anthony Cheshire
director
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Jason Millett
director
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Jie Qian
director
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Joanna Beaumont
director
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Paul Hennessy
director
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Peter Evans
director
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William Martin
director
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Anthony Cheshire SC
board member
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Jade Bankier
public officer
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Jade Bankier
secretary
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Jie Qian
board member
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 27 April 2026 (52 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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