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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

Focus on demonstrating strong local connections to Greater Shepparton and the surrounding Goulburn Valley region. Emphasise how your program aligns with their arts, culture, and education priorities, and show evidence of community need and potential for lasting impact. Given their emphasis on longstanding partnerships, consider how your organisation could build a sustainable relationship rather than seeking one-off funding.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation takes a place-based approach, focusing intensive support on the Greater Shepparton region to build cultural capacity and liveability. It values long-term partnerships with established arts and cultural organisations, grassroots community groups, and educational programs that create lasting impact for children and young people in regional Victoria.

Notable Grants

$100,000 to Greater Shepparton Foundation
$100,000 to Shepparton Art Museum
$40,000 to Heinze Music Program
$40,000 to SAM Ceramic Indigenous Awards
$5,000 to Fairley La Trobe Lecture
Ormond College scholarships for local students

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$267K
$394K$5.5M$5.5M
FY2022
$449K
$628K$5.2M$5.2M
FY2021
$257K
$221K$5.9M$5.9M
FY2020
$356K
$261K$5.1M$5.1M
FY2019
$404K
$661K$5.4M$5.4M
5yr total$1.7MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

artshealthcommunity
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
youthrural remote

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Family foundation established through personal wealth of Sir Andrew & Lady Fairley, operating as a charitable trust with corporate trustee structure.

Board & Leadership

ACNC
Andrew Mott
director
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
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James Freemantle
board member
ACNC
Susan Fairley
board member
ACNC
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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (63 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (76 days ago)
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