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Foundation For Australia's Most Endangered Species Limited
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
As a small foundation with specific focus on endangered species in South Australia, applicants should demonstrate clear conservation outcomes, direct species impact, and alignment with FAME's 30-year mission. Given limited web content available, direct contact via their website is recommended to understand current funding priorities.
Giving Philosophy
FAME believes in direct action to save Australia's most threatened native species from extinction. Their approach focuses on practical conservation efforts targeting species most at risk, likely working with wildlife experts, researchers, and on-ground conservation teams to maximize impact.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $912K | $1.3M | $3.1M | $2.8M |
| FY2022 | $672K | $2.8M | $3.2M | $2.9M |
| FY2021 | $574K | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.4M |
| FY2020 | $544K | $799K | $804K | $649K |
| FY2019 | $442K | $963K | $923K | $823K |
| FY2018 | $685K $422K AU + $262K intl | $1.3M | $862K | $852K |
| FY2017 | $429K | $673K | $275K | $264K |
| 7yr total | $4.3M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
environmentindigenous
Geographic
AU-SA
Recipients
communityindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Unable to determine - corporate foundation structure but specific wealth source not identified from available data. May be funded by donations, corporate sponsors, or member contributions.
Board & Leadership
Christopher Chapman
chair
ACNC
Diana Beal
chair
ACNC
Andrew MacFarlane
board member
ACNC
Anita Wassermann
secretary
ACNC
Bruce Jackson
board member
ACNC
David Carleton
board member
ACNC
Frederick Ford
board member
ACNC
Manda Page
board member
ACNC
Tracy McNamara
board member
ACNC
Tracy McNamara
public officer
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Data Sources
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Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (58 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (75 days ago)
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