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GROUNDSWELL GIVING LTD
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should demonstrate a strong alignment with strategic climate action, particularly in areas like advocacy against fossil fuels, promoting clean energy, and climate justice. Proposals should highlight potential for influencing policy, shifting public debate, and achieving measurable 'wins' for the environment.
Giving Philosophy
Groundswell Giving operates on a collective giving model, pooling individual donations to amplify impact. They prioritize funding fearless advocacy, strategic campaigns, and movements that aim to shift public debate, influence policy, and deliver tangible wins for climate action, with members having a vote on grant allocation.
Notable Grants
■$100 million in state investment for job creation and energy transition
■$77 million for Torres Strait resilience
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $240K | $1.2M | $479K | $396K |
| 1yr total | $240K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
environment
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
community
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Community donations and pooled individual giving from members.
Board & Leadership
Anna Cerneaz
chair
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Arielle Gamble
director
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Clare Olsson Herschell
director
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Emma Bones
director
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Hannah Skrzynski
director
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Rachel Etherington
director
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Tony Albert
director
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Rachel Etherington
board member
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Added: 27 February 2026 (75 days ago)
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