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

Tips for Applicants

NGT is not a traditional grantmaking foundation but rather an operating charity that receives funding to deliver projects. Organizations seeking to work with NGT should approach them as a project partner or contractor for environmental restoration work. They have received grants from bodies like the Norman Wettenhall Foundation and RE Ross Trust, suggesting they value partnerships with other environmental philanthropies. Their focus on the Glenelg region and south-eastern Australia, combined with expertise in wetland restoration and threatened species, makes them ideal partners for landscape-scale conservation projects in these areas.

Giving Philosophy

NGT operates primarily as a direct-delivery organization rather than a traditional grantmaking foundation, conducting its own environmental restoration projects and research. They emphasize practical, science-based interventions, collaborative partnerships with landowners and community groups, and measurable conservation outcomes. Their approach combines technical expertise with community engagement, focusing on long-term ecosystem restoration rather than short-term grants.

Notable Grants

Received funding from Norman Wettenhall Foundation (via RE Ross Trust Small Environmental Grants Scheme) for Glenelg Spiny Crayfish conservation research
Operates community nursery and wetland restoration sites on private land in partnership with landowners

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$4.6M$16.1M$11.9M
FY2022
$3.8M$14.8M$10.8M
FY2021
$3.6M$13.2M$9.6M
FY2020
$2.2M$12.8M$8.6M
FY2019
$4.2M$10.9M$8.1M
FY2018
$4.8M$8.7M$6.0M
FY2017
$2.9M$5.1M$2.6M
7yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

environmentindigenous
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-SAAU-TASAU-VIC
Recipients
communityyouthagedrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The organization was seeded through the donation of Aquasave Consultants (an environmental consulting business) to NGT in 2012. Revenue is generated through a mix of consulting services, government contracts, philanthropic grants, and donations rather than from a single wealthy benefactor or endowment.

Board & Leadership

ACNC
Cecilia Myers
board member
ACNC
Mark Bachmann
board member
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Todd Burger
board member
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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 24 April 2026 (14 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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