Araluen Botanic Park Foundation Inc
Tips for Applicants
This foundation does not make grants to external organizations - it is an operating foundation that manages Araluen Botanic Park directly. If seeking support, consider partnering on events or programs at the park itself, sponsoring conservation projects, or making donations to support specific heritage preservation initiatives. The Foundation appears to welcome community involvement through volunteering and may accept philanthropic contributions for capital works like the Margaret Simons Memorial Pergola restoration or new infrastructure projects.
Giving Philosophy
This is an operating foundation rather than a grant-making foundation. The ABPF's mission centers on preserving cultural and natural heritage by maintaining over 30 historic buildings from the 1930s-1950s, protecting native bushland and cultivated gardens, and providing public access to botanical education and nature experiences. They reinvest revenues into park infrastructure, conservation projects, and community programming rather than making external grants.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $3.0M | $3.0M | $2.8M |
| FY2022 | — | $2.3M | $3.5M | $2.0M |
| FY2021 | — | $2.6M | $2.4M | $2.2M |
| FY2020 | — | $2.8M | $3.4M | $1.7M |
| FY2019 | — | $2.4M | $3.2M | $1.3M |
| FY2018 | — | $2.3M | $2.6M | $1.2M |
| FY2017 | — | $2.4M | $1.6M | $1.2M |
| 7yr total | Unknown | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||