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Victorian Traditional Owners Trust - Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
To approach this funder, applicants should demonstrate a strong connection to the Taungurung community and align their proposals with the trust's mission to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Victoria. Applications should also reflect the trust's values of self-determination and community-led decision-making.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation approaches its giving by empowering Victorian Traditional Owner Groups to negotiate out-of-Court settlements directly with the Victorian Government, and by managing and distributing settlement funds to benefit the Taungurung community. It values self-determination and community-led decision-making.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $531K | $24.6M | $24.5M |
| FY2022 | — | $264K | $23.6M | $23.6M |
| FY2021 | — | $477K | $24.0M | $24.0M |
| FY2020 | — | — | $100 | — |
| 4yr total | Unknown | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
indigenous
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
indigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth comes from government settlement funds, specifically the Victorian Government's Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010.
Board & Leadership
John Evans
director
ACNC
Kim Bowater
director
ACNC
Neil Westbury
director
ACNC
Susanne Dahn
director
ACNC
Lisa Norden
secretary
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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