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Mg Dawang Land Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
As a small Indigenous representative organisation with specific community focus, approach with initiatives that directly benefit the Miriuwung and Gajerrong people in the East Kimberley region. Direct contact via their Kununurra office is recommended.
Giving Philosophy
The trust focuses on long-term economic and social development for Indigenous communities in the East Kimberley, prioritizing initiatives that strengthen Indigenous culture and heritage while creating sustainable economic opportunities. It operates as the representative body for native title holders under the Ord Final Agreement.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $77K | $1.5M | $856K |
| FY2022 | — | $62K | $1.5M | $1.1M |
| FY2021 | — | $153K | $1.6M | $1.3M |
| FY2020 | — | $274K | $1.7M | $1.4M |
| FY2019 | — | $79K | $1.4M | $-854,776 |
| FY2018 | — | $80K | $2.1M | $-142,972 |
| FY2017 | — | $65K | $2.2M | $2.1M |
| 7yr total | Unknown | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
indigenous
Geographic
AU-WA
Recipients
indigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Wealth appears to be derived from native title benefits and government agreements, specifically the Ord Final Agreement (OFA) which provides a broad package of measures for MG people. MG Corporation receives and manages benefits transferred under this agreement.
Board & Leadership
Eric Benning
chair
ACNC
Adam Griffiths
director
ACNC
Anthony Wilkes
director
ACNC
Carol Hapke
director
ACNC
Matthew Maxted
secretary
ACNC
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Foundation profile updated: 9 March 2026 (100 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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