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THE TRUSTEE FOR THE L.&M. COWAN FOUNDATION
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Giving Philosophy
The foundation operates as a large grant-maker with a national scope, suggesting a preference for established charitable organisations with demonstrated capacity to deliver community benefit. Given the corporate_foundation classification, giving likely emphasises measurable outcomes and organisational sustainability.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $35K | $313K | $637K | $637K |
| FY2022 | $31K | $101K | $361K | $361K |
| FY2021 | $15K | $3K | $293K | $293K |
| FY2020 | $15K | $10K | $306K | $306K |
| FY2019 | $15K | $13K | $312K | $312K |
| FY2018 | $16K | $13K | $316K | $316K |
| FY2017 | $17K | $14K | $320K | $320K |
| 7yr total | $144K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-National
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Family-derived corporate foundation, likely established through business interests or family wealth associated with the Cowan name. The corporate classification suggests wealth originated from commercial or business activities rather than pure private family wealth.
Board & Leadership
Lynda Cowan
director
ACNC
MICHAEL ALEXANDER COWAN
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (99 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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