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MAJOR PROJECTS FOUNDATION LTD
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
1 (1 open)
Tips for Applicants
Focus on demonstrating how your project aligns with ecological sustainability and community welfare. Highlight past successes and partnerships to strengthen your proposal.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes in proactive environmental stewardship and community engagement, seeking to address immediate ecological threats while fostering long-term sustainability. They operate on the principle that targeted interventions can prevent widespread ecological disasters, thereby preserving both wildlife and local economies.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $3.0M | $1.3M | $482K |
| FY2022 | — | $1.5M | $874K | $-118,669 |
| FY2021 | — | $735K | $230K | $-52,072 |
| FY2020 | — | $168K | $69K | $30K |
| FY2019 | — | $20K | $24K | $7K |
| 5yr total | Unknown | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (1)
1 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 24 April 2026 (54 days ago)
Project Tangaroa
Grantopen
Funds efforts related to investigating and mitigating pollution risks from WWII shipwrecks.
Grants in Database (1)
Focus Areas
educationhealthenvironment
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
communitydisadvantagedrural remote
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The founders, Paul and Wilma Adams, initiated the foundation after personal experiences in marine exploration, leveraging initial funding from their company, Major Projects Group, which is involved in industrial and marine demolition.
Board & Leadership
CHRISTOPHER PURKISS
director
ACNC
Paul ADAMS
director
ACNC
PETER CUNDALL
director
ACNC
WILMA ADAMS
director
ACNC
Angela Bierman
other
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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