Community Foundations Across Western Australia

The WA Network of Community Foundations brings together a growing group of organisations and communities across Western Australia, all contributing to and strengthening place-based philanthropy.

Our members include established community foundations, emerging initiatives, and partner organisations - each playing a role in building local giving, supporting community priorities, and creating long-term impact.

Click on the map or scroll down for more information on these groups.

Albany Community Foundation

  • Established in 2012, and has since raised and distributed over $1.6M back to the community

  • Over 90 Giving Circle Members contribute annually to granting in the Albany community

  • They connect generosity with need, support those facing hardship, and invest in initiatives that spark meaningful change to address local needs. 

To find out more, go to www.acfwa.com.au or contact eo@acfwa.com.au

Here are some of their stories:

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Denmark Community Foundation

  • Established in 2009, and one of Western Australia’s longest-running community foundations

  • A volunteer-led foundation that sources donations and grants to support local needs and strengthen the Denmark community

  • Funds initiatives across hardship support, youth development, and community connection that align to local priorities

To find out more, go to www.dcfwa.org.au or contact chairperson@dcfwa.org.au

Here are some of their stories:

  • Backing Youth Wellbeing in Denmark: Bringing free mental health and wellbeing support closer to home for local young people.

  • Growing Local Giving for Local Impact: Connecting community generosity with projects that strengthen wellbeing and resilience in the Denmark region.

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Peel Community Foundation

  • Originally established in 2008 to support and strengthen communities across the Peel region

  • Connects donors, businesses and community organisations to grow local giving and build a long-term community fund

  • Invests in initiatives that improve opportunity, reduce disadvantage, and create lasting impact across the region

To find out more, go to www.peelcf.com.au or email contact@peelcf.com.au

Here are some of their stories:

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Fremantle Foundation

  • Established in 2015, supporting communities across WA through place-based philanthropy

  • Provides a trusted structure to hold and manage sub-funds for individuals, families and community groups, enabling them to undertake charitable activities

  • Invests in initiatives that strengthen community wellbeing, resilience, and connection across the region

To find out more, go to www.fremantlefoundation.org.au or contact info@fremantlefoundation.org.au

Here are some of their stories:

  • Building Resilience Across Western Australia: Mobilising more than $1 million to support communities recovering from disasters and crises.

  • Growing Place-Based Philanthropy Across WA: Connecting donors with opportunities to create lasting community impact.

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Aarnja Foundation

  • Established in 2010, supporting Aboriginal-led initiatives across the Kimberley region

  • Works with communities, partners and funders to deliver programs that strengthen culture, wellbeing and economic participation

  • Invests in community-led solutions that create long-term impact for Aboriginal people and communities across the Kimberley

To find out more, go to www.aarnja.org.au or contact info@aarnja.org.au

Here are some of their stories:

  • Supporting Kimberley-Led Solutions: Investing in Aboriginal-led initiatives that strengthen communities across the Kimberley.

  • Building Long-Term Community Capacity: Supporting local leadership, partnerships and opportunities that create lasting impact.

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Bibbulmun Fund

  • Established in 2015 by Aboriginal-owned businesses to invest in and give back to Aboriginal communities across Australia

  • Held and managed through the Fremantle Foundation, enabling structured giving into community-led projects

  • Designs and supports programs in entrepreneurship, education and cultural connection, with over $1.5M invested in community initiatives

To find out more, go to www.bibbulmunfund.net

Here are some of their stories:

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Kalamunda Community Matters

  • A locally driven initiative focused on strengthening community connection and participation in Kalamunda

  • Brings together local people, ideas and resources to support projects that reflect community priorities

  • Supports grassroots initiatives that enhance liveability, inclusion and local identity

To find out more, go to www.kalamundacommunitymatters.com.au

Here are some of their stories:

  • Supporting Grassroots Community Action: Backing local initiatives that strengthen connection and participation in the Perth Hills.

  • Local People, Local Priorities: Bringing communities together to respond to emerging needs and opportunities.

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Mt Burdett Foundation - Rural & Regional Advancement

  • Established in 2019 by Esperance farmer Chris Reichstein to invest in people and initiatives that contribute to vibrant, resilient rural communities

  • Operates through two funding arms: one supporting projects in the Esperance region, and one supporting human capacity building across rural and regional WA

  • Through its Rural & Regional Advancement arm, supports individuals and groups to build skills, confidence, networks and leadership capacity so they can make a greater difference in their communities

To find out more, go to www.mtburdettfoundation.org.au/rural-and-regional or contact executiveofficer@mtburdettfoundation.org.au

Here are some of their stories:

  • Investing in Regional Leadership: Supporting people to build the skills, confidence and networks needed to strengthen rural communities.

  • Building Capacity Across Rural WA: Backing initiatives that develop leadership, learning and long-term community resilience.

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Good Fund Freo

  • A locally driven giving initiative supporting grassroots projects across Fremantle

  • Connects community members with simple, accessible ways to contribute to local causes and ideas

  • Focuses on small-scale, community-led projects that create immediate and visible local impact

To find out more, go to www.goodfundfreo.org

Here are some of their stories:

  • Connecting Local Generosity with Local Impact: Supporting practical community projects that improve wellbeing and inclusion.

  • Growing a Culture of Giving in Fremantle: Encouraging people to invest in the future of their local community.

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Noongar Charitable Trust

  • Established to provide direct support to Noongar communities experiencing hardship, disadvantage or need

  • Funds projects delivered by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, ensuring community-led outcomes

  • Invests across areas including health, housing, education, culture and youth to create tangible community benefit

To find out more, go to www.noongarcharitabletrust.com.au

Here are some of their stories:

  • Supporting First Nations-Led Impact: Investing in initiatives shaped by Aboriginal communities and priorities.

  • Strengthening Culture, Connection and Opportunity: Backing projects that create long-term benefits for Noongar people and communities.

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Esperance Ag Fund

  • Established by the Esperance agricultural sector to create a lasting legacy for the wider Esperance community through local giving

  • Brings together donations from farmers and agribusinesses to support projects that strengthen community wellbeing, liveability and opportunity across the Esperance region

  • Invests in initiatives that support young people, community events, health and wellbeing, and projects that deliver long-term benefits for local residents

  • Guided by the principle of farmers supporting community, with funding directed to projects that help make Esperance a place where people can live, work and thrive

To find out more, go to www.esperanceagfund.com or contact admin@esperanceagfund.com

Here are some of their stories:

  • Building Connections Through Auslan: Supporting local classes that promote inclusion and strengthen community understanding.

  • Farmers Supporting Community: Harnessing agricultural generosity to create lasting benefits across the Esperance region.

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Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Future Fund

  • A place-based fund supporting community-led projects across the Shire of Ravensthorpe

  • Provides grants to initiatives that strengthen community wellbeing, facilities and local services

  • Focuses on building a proactive, resilient and self-determined community through local investment

To find out more, go to https://www.rhfuturefund.com.au/ or contact rhff@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au

Here are some of their stories:

  • Creating a Lasting Community Legacy: Building a permanent source of local funding for future generations.

  • Backing Local Priorities: Supporting projects that strengthen resilience, wellbeing and opportunity across the region.

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Toodyay Community Fund

  • Pools local generosity to strengthen community wellbeing, support young people and protect Toodyay’s natural environment — now and in perpetuity

  • Supports a thriving, resilient and connected Toodyay where all community members have opportunities to participate, contribute and benefit

  • Brings locals together to make a lasting difference by supporting one another and strengthening the community they call home

To find out more, go to www.toodyaycf.org

Here are some of their stories:

  • Community Togetherness & Resilience: Reducing social isolation, strengthening connection and building belonging

  • Children & Youth: Helping young people grow, learn and thrive

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