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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

Focus on projects that align with the foundation's mission of historic preservation and education about Australia's convict history.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation is focused on maintaining historical heritage as a means to educate and bring awareness about Australia's colonial past, convict transportation history, and its impact on the present society.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$631K$7.7M$7.4M
FY2022
$711K$7.9M$7.7M
FY2021
$677K$8.0M$7.8M
FY2020
$529K$8.0M$7.8M
FY2019
$650K$8.4M$8.0M
FY2018
$989K$8.8M$8.4M
FY2017
$3.9M$8.6M$8.3M
7yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-TAS
Recipients
communityyouthageddisabilityrural remote

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation is supported by the Woolmers Estate, which was bequeathed to a not-for-profit organization by Thomas Archer (6th) and continues to generate revenue likely through heritage tourism and related activities.

Board & Leadership

ACNC
Andrew Lovitt
board member
ACNC
David Boon
board member
ACNC
Fiona Ratcliffe
board member
ACNC
Kim Pridham
officeholder
ACNC
Margaret Killen
public officer
ACNC
Ratcliffe Fiona
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (54 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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