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THE TRUSTEE FOR THE GEORGE ALEXANDER FOUNDATION
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Prospective applicants should note that applications for scholarships and fellowships are made directly through the foundation's partner institutions, not to the foundation itself. Focus on demonstrating talent, leadership potential, and commitment to the community in your application to partner institutions.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation approaches its giving by collaborating with partner institutions to offer substantial scholarships and fellowships. It values talent, leadership potential, and commitment to the community, aiming to provide access to educational opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible.
Notable Grants
■$20.7M total value of distributions to date
■83 new scholars in 2024
■36 fellowships awarded in 2024
■1,248 total scholars supported historically
■505 total fellows supported historically
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $2.4M | $2.1M | $47.1M | $41.7M |
| FY2022 | $2.5M | $1.9M | $44.1M | $39.3M |
| FY2021 | $2.5M | $2.0M | $51.3M | $46.8M |
| FY2020 | $1.4M | $1.8M | $42.6M | $38.6M |
| FY2019 | $2.1M | $5.1M | $42.8M | $38.4M |
| FY2018 | $3.4M | $2.7M | $39.8M | $35.7M |
| FY2017 | — | $1.8M | $37.7M | $35.5M |
| 7yr total | $14.3M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-ACTAU-NSWAU-NTAU-QLDAU-SAAU-TAS
Recipients
youthdisadvantagedrural remote
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth originates from a corporate source, as indicated by its classification as a corporate foundation.
Board & Leadership
Craig Drummond
chair
ACNC
Alison Watkins
board member
ACNC
Allan James Myers
board member
ACNC
Anthony Burgess
board member
ACNC
Emma Johnston
board member
ACNC
Jonathan Mills
board member
ACNC
Kathryn North
board member
ACNC
Patricia Day
board member
ACNC
Patrick Houlihan
board member
ACNC
Paul Conroy
public officer
ACNC
Primrose Potter
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (54 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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