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Rural and Regional Advancement Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Applications should demonstrate clear community benefit in rural/regional WA, particularly the Esperance region. Highlight how the project builds local capacity and contributes to community resilience. Given the foundation's education focus and interest in youth and indigenous beneficiaries, align your proposal with these priorities.
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation values investing in initiatives and people that build vibrant and resilient communities. It focuses on human capacity building and supports projects across healthcare, education, youth development, arts and public amenities in regional WA.
Notable Grants
■$X to Helen Burton for the Rabobank Executive Development Program
■$X to Anna Bonney for the WAALI Yorga Djenna Bidi Leadership Program
Focus Areas
educationindigenous
Geographic
AU-WA
Recipients
youthdisadvantagedrural remoteindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Family foundation established by Esperance farmer Chris Reichstein in 2019
Board & Leadership
Andrew Fowler
director
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David Falconer
director
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Fiona McDonald
director
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Holly Phillips
director
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Marnie Fels
director
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Andrew Fowler
board member
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David Falconer
board member
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Fiona McDonald
board member
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Holly Phillips
board member
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Marnie Fels
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William Ryan
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Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (90 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (103 days ago)
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