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THE TRUSTEE FOR THE JOHN & MYRIAM WYLIE FOUNDATION
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
The foundation does not accept grant applications and is not currently seeking them. They prefer to identify and approach organisations directly. They seek charities with well-defined objectives, clear success metrics, positive culture, low overheads, and willingness to report both successes and failures. They view themselves as investors and partners rather than passive donors.
Notable Grants
■Funding to Sacred Heart Mission Women's House for homeless women in Melbourne
■Funding to Paralympics Australia's Paralympic Education Program
■Co-funder of Fault Lines COVID-19 Review with Paul Ramsay Foundation and Minderoo Foundation
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $665K | $1.1M | $13.1M | $13.1M |
| FY2022 | $1.3M | $2.7M | $12.5M | $12.5M |
| FY2021 | $603K | $4.0M | $14.8M | $14.8M |
| FY2020 | $604K | $1.7M | $11.5M | $11.5M |
| FY2019 | $2.4M | $2.6M | $10.4M | $10.4M |
| FY2018 | $3.1M | $4.7M | $10.2M | $10.2M |
| FY2017 | $4.9M | $5.3M | $8.7M | $8.7M |
| 7yr total | $13.6M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
youthdisadvantaged
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Financial services and funds management - John Wylie AC is Principal of Tanarra Group and sold his company Carnegie Wylie and Co in 2000 to establish the foundation
Board & Leadership
DAVID JOHN BIRKBECK
secretary
ACNC
John Wylie
board member
ACNC
Myriam Boisbouvier Wylie
board member
ACNC
Roger Harley
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (94 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 4
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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