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The Invergowrie Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
To approach The Invergowrie Foundation, applicants should emphasize how their project or scholarship will advance the education of girls and women in Victoria, particularly in STEM fields. They should also highlight how their initiative will promote equity and create opportunities for disadvantaged groups.
Giving Philosophy
The Invergowrie Foundation approaches its giving by prioritizing projects and scholarships that advance the education of girls and women in Victoria, with a focus on STEM education. It values initiatives that promote equity and create opportunities for disadvantaged groups. The foundation selects recipients based on their potential to make a positive impact in the lives of girls and women.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $1.0M | $1.2M | $23.9M | $23.8M |
| FY2022 | $744K | $1.0M | $23.2M | $23.1M |
| FY2021 | $462K | $638K | $23.4M | $23.0M |
| FY2020 | $417K | $1.0M | $20.4M | $19.7M |
| FY2019 | $173K | $1.7M | $20.0M | $19.9M |
| FY2018 | $8K | $922K | $11.7M | $11.7M |
| FY2017 | $55K | $883K | $11.5M | $11.5M |
| 7yr total | $2.9M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
education
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
youthdisadvantagedrural remote
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The Invergowrie Foundation's wealth comes from a family gift, specifically the McPherson Family gift of 1933, which established the foundation as a public charitable trust.
Board & Leadership
WENDY LEWIS
chair
ACNC
Lisa Ronald
director
ACNC
Megan Hansen
director
ACNC
Narelle Umbers
director
ACNC
Patricia Burke
director
ACNC
Susan Just
director
ACNC
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Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (97 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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