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Nyiyaparli Charitable Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
Organizations should emphasize direct benefit to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples or financially disadvantaged communities in WA or remote Australia. Alignment with reducing inequality and supporting underserved populations will strengthen applications.
Giving Philosophy
The trust prioritizes support for Indigenous Australians and economically disadvantaged populations, with a geographic focus on Western Australia and remote/regional areas where need is often greatest. The foundation appears to value direct impact on vulnerable communities and sustainable support for systemic disadvantage.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $31.2M | $65.2M | $153.0M | $150.7M |
| FY2022 | $27.9M | $61.4M | $119.3M | $117.7M |
| FY2021 | $19.9M | $51.6M | $93.8M | $91.6M |
| FY2020 | $16.1M | $38.9M | $60.5M | $58.9M |
| FY2019 | $17.7M | $25.7M | $39.6M | $38.8M |
| FY2018 | $21.6M | $16.4M | $33.3M | $32.6M |
| FY2017 | $8.2M | $26.7M | $39.5M | $38.7M |
| 7yr total | $142.5M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
indigenous
Geographic
AU-WA
Recipients
disadvantagedrural remoteindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Unknown; likely established through private donation or family wealth given its trust structure and timing of establishment.
Board & Leadership
Peter Hay
chair
ACNC
Catherine Leahy
director
ACNC
Marshall Baillieu
director
ACNC
Michael Baillieu
director
ACNC
Peter Michell
director
ACNC
Peter Yates
director
ACNC
Rupert Myer
director
ACNC
Sidney Myer
director
ACNC
Nicola Davis
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (61 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (72 days ago)
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