Ian Potter Foundation

The Ian Potter Foundation was established in 1964 and is one of Australia's largest private philanthropic foundations. They note that they "make grants for general charitable purposes in Australia. Our areas of interest are the arts, education, environment and conservation, health, social welfare, science and medical research." [1] "Distributions made during the 2004-2005 financial year totalled AU$5.9 million." [2]

Environment and conservation grants 2004-2005

• Australian Landscape Trust (ALT), VIC - $250,000 to the work of the Australian Landscape Trust in South Australia and Victoria (part of a commitment of $1,000,000 over 4 years)
• Birds Australia, VIC - $30,000
• Merri Creek Management Committee, VIC - $5,000
• Trust for Nature (Victoria), VIC - $20,000
• Waterkeepers Australia Limited, VIC - $20,000
• James Cook University of North Queensland, QLD - $20,000 towards Improving Conservation Management of Dugongs using Innovative Tracking Technologies
• Jondaryan Shire Council, QLD - $50,000
• Environment Defenders Office Ltd (VIC) VIC - $5,000
• The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ACT Inc. ACT - $5,000

Total $385,000

Source

Staff

• Janet Hirst - CEO
• John Kellaway – Accountant
• Therese Reidy – Chief Finance Officer
• Alexandra Williamson – Communications Manager
• Leonie Mugavin – Information Manager
• Maria Roberts – Program Manager
• Scott Anderson – Program Manager
• Carol Mackieson – Program Manager
• Kay Roworth – Receptionist and Assistant to the CEO

Board of governors

Sir Ian Potter - Founder Biography

Lady Potter, AC, HonDUniv ACU - Life Governor

Governors

• Mr. Charles B. Goode (Chairman)
• Professor Geoffrey N. Blainey
• Mr. Neil R. Clark
• The Hon. Sir Daryl Dawson
• The Hon Sir James Gobbo
• Mr. John B. Gough
• Professor Thomas W. Healy
• Dr. Thomas H. Hurley
• Mr Allan J Myers
• Mr. Frank L. Nelson
• Dr. P. John Rose
• Professor Graeme B. Ryan

Source

Publications

• The Ian Potter Foundation Distribution Report 2004/2005 (Pdf 3mb)

Contact

Website: http://www.ianpotter.org.au/

Related sourcewatch resources

• Council on Foundations
• Funding Exchange (Progressive foundations)
• The Foundation Center