Krishna Somers Charitable Trust

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Annual Giving

$500K

Grant Range

$10K – $5.0M

Tips for Applicants

Given the trust's broad beneficiary focus and relatively limited public profile, applicants should clearly demonstrate how their programs align with the stated beneficiary categories. Applications should emphasize practical community impact and support for disadvantaged groups, particularly in Western Australia where the trust is based, while noting any national or international reach.

Giving Philosophy

The trust takes a broad, inclusive approach to giving, supporting a diverse range of beneficiaries across multiple disadvantaged groups. It appears to prioritize direct support to vulnerable populations, including those affected by disasters, remote communities, and marginalised ethnic groups, with a focus on practical welfare assistance.

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	—	$6.0M	$43.4M	$43.2M
FY2022	—	$1.7M	$40.2M	$40.2M
FY2021	$990K $900K AU + $90K intl	$3.5M	$40.8M	$40.7M
FY2020	$1.3M $1.1M AU + $240K intl	$43.7M	$39.6M	$39.6M
4yr total	$2.3M	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

indigenous

Geographic

AU-National

Recipients

ageddisadvantagedrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

Family charitable trust - likely derived from individual or family wealth accumulated through personal or business endeavors, with the trust established specifically for philanthropic purposes.