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The Trustee for Cobalt Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
Given the foundation's small scale and focus on WA, applicants should demonstrate strong local connections and clear, measurable outcomes for financially disadvantaged or homeless populations. Keep applications concise and focused on direct community impact in Western Australia.
Giving Philosophy
This foundation focuses on direct support to vulnerable populations, particularly those experiencing financial hardship or housing instability. Given its small annual giving capacity of $25,000, it likely favours targeted, impactful grants to grassroots community organisations serving those in need within Western Australia.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $38K | $6K | $683K | $681K |
| FY2022 | $35K | $73K | $753K | $746K |
| FY2021 | — | $3K | $583K | $577K |
| 3yr total | $73K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-WA
Recipients
communitydisadvantaged
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation deriving its wealth from a business operation, likely connected to a company trading under the Cobalt name (potentially in mining, technology, or professional services sectors).
Board & Leadership
Benjamin McCleery
director
ACNC
Carolyn McCleery
director
ACNC
David McCleery
director
ACNC
John Palermo
director
ACNC
Joseph McCleery
director
ACNC
Thomas McCleery
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (99 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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