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Annual Giving
$1.5M

About

Earthwatch Institute is an Australian environmental not-for-profit organisation that acts as a grantmaker. It supports scientific research and citizen science initiatives focused on critical environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity, oceans, and water. The foundation aims to empower people to save the natural world by connecting communities with science across Australia.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should clearly articulate how their proposed environmental research project aligns with Earthwatch's focus areas and incorporates citizen science. Emphasise scientific merit, community engagement

Giving Philosophy

Earthwatch Institute prioritises funding scientific research that addresses urgent environmental issues and incorporates citizen science principles. They value projects that demonstrate scientific rigor, foster community engagement, and contribute to a sustainable future. Selection is based on alignment with their core environmental themes and potential for tangible impact.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$319K
$2.5M$2.6M$502K
FY2022
$121K
$2.5M$2.9M$533K
FY2021
$73K
$2.1M$3.3M$524K
FY2020
$218K
$1.9M$2.7M$528K
FY2019
$2.1M$1.9M$389K
FY2018
$2.0M$1.6M$356K
FY2017
$1.5M
$1.4M AU + $36K intl
$2.4M$1.8M$435K
7yr total$2.2MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

environmentresearch
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
researchersenvironmental organisationscommunity groups

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
As an independent not-for-profit, Earthwatch Institute's funding for its grant-making activities likely derives from a combination of philanthropic donations, corporate partnerships, government grants, and revenue generated from its citizen science expeditions and programs.

Board & Leadership

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Shamal Dass
director
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Simon Cramp
director
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Fiona Wilson
board member
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 7 March 2026 (101 days ago)
Website scan updated: 22 April 2026 (56 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (104 days ago)
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