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The Trustee For The Rotary Club Of Melbourne Community Foundation Extension Fund
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should demonstrate clear community impact and align proposals with Rotary's core focus areas of youth development, indigenous advancement, and humanitarian service. Given the foundation's small size, presenting smaller-scale, tangible projects with local reach may be more successful than broad national initiatives.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation follows Rotary International's 'Service Above Self' philosophy, supporting projects that create tangible community benefit and address local needs. It prioritizes initiatives that demonstrate strong community involvement, sustainable outcomes, and alignment with Rotary's focus areas including youth empowerment, indigenous advancement, and humanitarian aid.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $220K $148K AU + $72K intl | $218K | $1.3M | $1.2M |
| FY2022 | $151K $89K AU + $62K intl | $157K | $1.2M | $1.2M |
| FY2021 | $281K $216K AU + $65K intl | $328K | $1.4M | $1.3M |
| FY2020 | $207K $149K AU + $58K intl | $305K | $1.2M | $1.1M |
| FY2019 | $177K $116K AU + $61K intl | $245K | $1.2M | $1.2M |
| FY2018 | $122K $89K AU + $33K intl | $188K | $1.2M | $1.1M |
| FY2017 | $93K $34K AU + $59K intl | $114K | $1.1M | $1.0M |
| 7yr total | $1.3M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
indigenous
Geographic
AU-NTAU-QLDAU-VIC
Recipients
youthageddisadvantagedrural remoteindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
This corporate foundation derives its wealth from the Rotary Club of Melbourne, funded through member contributions, fundraising events, and community partnerships associated with the club's network of volunteers and supporters.
Board & Leadership
Debra Yin Foo
director
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Iqbal Reta
director
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John Saunders
director
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Mary Barry
director
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Rosemary Nixon
director
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Yidan Xi
director
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Branko Panich
officeholder
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Carol Bond
officeholder
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Catherine Baxter
other
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David Carruthers
other
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Philip Cornish
officeholder
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Robert Zappulla
officeholder
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Sana Malik
other
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Susan Smith
secretary
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Added: 27 February 2026 (72 days ago)
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