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Annual Giving
$2.7M
Endowment
$33.5M
Giving Ratio
0.98%

About

Mrael Limited is a Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) established in 1999 by the Hornibrook family. It operates as a grantmaker, providing financial support to various Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR 1) charities across Australia.

Tips for Applicants

Mrael Limited explicitly states on its website that it does not accept unsolicited applications. Potential applicants should not send proposals unless specifically invited by the foundation.

Giving Philosophy

As a Private Ancillary Fund, Mrael Limited likely adopts a proactive and strategic approach to philanthropy, with the Hornibrook family directors identifying and engaging with eligible charities they wish to support directly, rather than accepting unsolicited applications.

Giving History

2023
$2.7M

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.0M
$67.4M$38.1M$24.7M
FY2022
$2.7M
$54.3M$34.8M$21.6M
FY2021
$2.6M
$47.5M$26.9M$14.3M
FY2020
$22.5M$12.3M$6.7M
FY2019
$20.8M$8.9M$-3,216,878
FY2018
$17.0M$6.1M$-4,176,509
FY2017
$14.1M$4.6M$-4,886,796
7yr total$6.3MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

educationhealthcommunityartsenvironmentyouthdisability
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
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Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The wealth funding the foundation originates from the Hornibrook family, which has a historical background in engineering and construction (notably Hornibrook Construction) and significant ongoing involvement in property development.
Revenue Sources
property, inherited

Board & Leadership

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Nicolas West
director
ACNC
Poul Bottern
director
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Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (70 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (70 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (71 days ago)
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