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

About

Desert Channels Queensland Ltd is a charitable foundation focused on environmental conservation, particularly related to the sustainable management of desert landscapes and water systems across inland Queensland. The organization appears to work at the intersection of ecological preservation and sustainable development in arid Australian environments.

Tips for Applicants

Given the specialized focus on desert environments and water systems, applicants should demonstrate clear environmental outcomes and show how projects benefit both ecosystems and regional communities in inland Queensland.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation operates on the principle that healthy desert ecosystems and sustainable water management are essential for both environmental preservation and community wellbeing in Australia's interior. They likely support projects that address desert resilience, water conservation, and land rehabilitation in arid and semi-arid regions.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$3.4M$5.2M$3.5M
FY2022
$4.4M$5.0M$3.4M
FY2021
$5.5M$4.8M$3.1M
FY2020
$4.8M$4.1M$2.4M
FY2019
$2.7M$2.6M$1.8M
FY2018
$644K
$3.3M$3.0M$1.9M
FY2017
$1.3M
$3.5M$2.8M$1.8M
7yr total$2.0MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

environment
Geographic
AU-NationalAU-QLD
Recipients
nfpcommunity org

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Unable to determine the specific wealth source of founders; likely accumulated through regional Queensland business activities or land-related enterprises given the desert and water focus.

Board & Leadership

John Ogg
director
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LEANNE KOHLER
secretary
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 16 June 2026 (today)
Website scan updated: 16 June 2026 (today)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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