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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M

Tips for Applicants

The foundation encourages Aboriginal communities, organisations, and individuals to connect with them to explore involvement in carbon management. They are keen to tailor support based on areas of interest such as tourism offsets, education programs, or regenerative practices. Interested parties can reach out via email to discuss potential collaborations, join future workshops, or learn how carbon projects could work on their Country.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation's giving philosophy is rooted in cultural empowerment, ensuring Aboriginal people lead carbon management practices that respect and uphold their cultural values and knowledge. They advocate for sustainable land and resource management to maintain ecological integrity and foster cultural connections, while also creating new economic opportunities through carbon credit schemes and sustainable land management initiatives.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$4.6M$4.5M$1.6M
FY2022
$2K
$3.0M$5.6M$1.6M
FY2021
$2.0M$2.1M$1.5M
FY2020
$420
$1.9M$210K$-250,598
FY2019
$1.4M$180K$-66,164
FY2018
$996K$204K$62K
FY2017
$347K$126K$93K
7yr total$2KSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

artseducationcommunityindigenous
Geographic
AU-WA
Recipients
youthageddisadvantagedindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation was established by Alison Sentance, who has extensive experience in pioneering strategic socio-economic Aboriginal land-based projects within government and industry, including the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, Rio Tinto, and Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia. She also founded Vital Consult Pty Ltd, a B Corp Certified consulting company, where Helen Slater is also a director. The foundation also operates enterprises such as ABC Management Services, Containers for Change, and Aboriginal Carbon Environmental Services, suggesting wealth generation from consulting, environmental services, and industry partnerships.

Board & Leadership

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Helen Slater
director
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Jayde Conway
director
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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 26 April 2026 (13 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (72 days ago)
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