The Trustee For Yajilarra Trust
About
The Trustee for Yajilarra Trust is an Australian charitable trust that focuses its giving on health, environment, Indigenous communities, and community development. It operates as a medium-sized philanthropic trust with national reach, distributing approximately $500,000 annually in grants to causes aligned with its charitable purposes.
Tips for Applicants
Given the trust has no public website and limited online presence, direct enquiries should be made to the trustee. Applications should clearly demonstrate alignment with Indigenous community benefit, measurable health or environmental outcomes, and include evidence of community need. The trust likely responds to unsolicited applications but with a small budget, competition is strong.
Giving Philosophy
Yajilarra Trust appears to operate from a philosophy of supporting grassroots community organisations and Indigenous-led initiatives, with a particular emphasis on improving health outcomes and environmental stewardship. The trust name 'Yajilarra' is a word from an Australian Indigenous language (likely from the Kimberley or Pilbara region), suggesting a connection to Indigenous culture and place. Their giving appears reactive and application-based rather than pro-active with predetermined strategic programs.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $185.3M $98.9M AU + $86.3M intl | $16.2M | $1.3B | $1.3B |
| FY2022 | $165.0M $97.2M AU + $67.8M intl | $24.6M | $1.4B | $1.4B |
| FY2021 | $104.1M $59.3M AU + $44.7M intl | $495.5M | $1.8B | $1.8B |
| FY2020 | $81.3M $47.2M AU + $34.1M intl | $355.6M | $1.4B | $1.4B |
| FY2019 | $34.7M $19.5M AU + $15.2M intl | $6.8M | $1.1B | $1.1B |
| FY2018 | $26.2M $17.3M AU + $8.9M intl | $363.5M | $877.2M | $877.0M |
| FY2017 | $16.1M $10.2M AU + $5.9M intl | $20.1M | $542.1M | $541.7M |
| 7yr total | $612.6M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||