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Annual Giving
$1.7M

About

The Winifred Violet Scott Estate is a charitable trust established through a bequest from the estate of Winifred Violet Scott. Based on its annual giving of approximately $1.65 million, the foundation distributes grants to charitable causes in Australia, likely focusing on traditional legacy causes such as community welfare, health, and education. As an estate-based foundation, its giving is guided by the terms of the founding document.

Tips for Applicants

This foundation has no public website, suggesting limited public visibility or a closed application process. Prospective applicants may need to contact the trustee directly or seek information through ASIC or state-based charitable registries to understand application procedures. Given its estate nature, grants may be predetermined or distributed to pre-existing charitable relationships.

Giving Philosophy

As an estate foundation, giving is likely directed by the trust deed established by Winifred Violet Scott, supporting causes that were important to the benefactor. The foundation appears to make annual distributions to charitable organisations across Australia.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$693K
$635K AU + $58K intl
$1.1M$16.4M$16.3M
FY2022
$596K
$1.0M$15.7M$15.6M
FY2021
$665K
$699K$16.8M$16.7M
FY2020
$1.1M
$869K$14.6M$14.5M
FY2019
$1.1M
$1.3M$16.7M$16.5M
FY2018
$1.0M
$942K$16.6M$16.5M
FY2017
$1.7M
$873K$16.6M$15.5M
7yr total$6.8MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

communityhealtheducation
Recipients
charitiesnonprofit organisationscommunity organisations

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Wealth derived from the estate of Winifred Violet Scott - a private benefactor who left a bequest or established a testamentary trust to support charitable causes in Australia after their passing.

Board & Leadership

john poole
trustee
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 7 March 2026 (108 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (111 days ago)
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