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The Trustee For The Gordon Darling Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
To approach this funder, applicants should demonstrate how their visual arts project aligns with the foundation's mission to promote access to and enjoyment of the arts, and highlight the potential impact on a broad audience. Applications should be submitted to the foundation's office, which is usually staffed Monday to Thursday.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation approaches its giving by supporting public institutions to undertake visual arts projects, promoting Australian arts internationally, and initiating projects where needed. It values promoting access to and enjoyment of the visual arts for a broad audience.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $594K | $662K | $10.2M | $10.1M |
| FY2022 | $358K | $1.2M | $10.0M | $9.9M |
| FY2021 | $469K | $653K | $9.7M | $9.6M |
| FY2020 | $418K | $450K | $8.7M | $8.5M |
| FY2019 | $500K | $738K | $8.5M | $8.4M |
| FY2018 | $607K | $580K | $7.4M | $7.3M |
| FY2017 | $523K | $618K | $7.9M | $7.7M |
| 7yr total | $3.5M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-National
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth comes from a corporate foundation established by Gordon Darling.
Board & Leadership
Marilyn Darling
chair
ACNC
Alison Crook
trustee
ACNC
FIONA MENZIES
trustee
ACNC
Gerard Vaughan
trustee
ACNC
Philip Bacon
trustee
ACNC
Ron Radford
trustee
ACNC
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Data Sources
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Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (98 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (115 days ago)
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