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The Trustee For The Kuruma Marthudunera Charitable Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
Applications should demonstrate clear benefit to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, strong Indigenous governance or community involvement, and measurable outcomes. Given the trust's likely connection to specific Indigenous language or cultural groups, emphasise local community impact and cultural appropriateness in your proposal.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation values direct support to Indigenous communities and prioritises organisations that demonstrate strong cultural understanding and community engagement. It likely favours grassroots organisations and initiatives that empower Indigenous peoples and build community capacity.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $10.3M | $67.1M | $65.6M |
| FY2022 | — | $9.7M | $60.6M | $59.6M |
| FY2021 | — | $11.8M | $59.6M | $58.9M |
| FY2020 | — | $8.5M | $47.7M | $47.6M |
| FY2019 | — | $6.0M | $43.1M | $43.0M |
| FY2018 | $5K | $7.6M | $40.5M | $40.3M |
| FY2017 | — | $7.7M | $36.2M | $36.0M |
| 7yr total | $5K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
indigenous
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
indigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth appears to derive from a private trust structure, likely established by Indigenous founders or benefactors. The source may be family or community wealth directed toward Indigenous charitable purposes.
Board & Leadership
Shane Edwards
chair
ACNC
Emma White
director
ACNC
GLEN CHARLES MESCH
director
ACNC
Kelly Slattery
director
ACNC
KRISTIE LEE HUGHES
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (99 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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