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Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their project directly contributes to the preservation, research, or education about orchids, specifically within an Australian context. Proposals should highlight scientific rigour, educational impact, or practical conservation outcomes related to orchids.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation approaches its giving by supporting projects that directly align with its mission to preserve, protect, promote, and research orchids. It values scientific inquiry, public education, and practical conservation efforts, particularly those focused on Australian conditions.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$103K
$128K$1.3M$1.3M
FY2022
$70K
$201K$1.2M$1.2M
FY2021
$53K
$57K$1.2M$1.2M
FY2020
$88K
$58K$1.1M$1.1M
FY2019
$62K
$64K$1.1M$1.1M
FY2018
$59K
$72K$1.0M$1.0M
FY2017
$62K
$67K$970K$970K
7yr total$499KSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-TASAU-VIC

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth likely comes from membership fees, public donations, and potentially small endowments or bequests, as it operates as a voluntary organisation and a trust.

Board & Leadership

David Cannon
director
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
John Varigos
director
ACNC
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 9 March 2026 (60 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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