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:

  • Supporting locals through the Denmark Hardship Fund

  • Helping young people build skills and resilience through the Youth Fund

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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:

  • Supporting local students through the Mandurah Universities Centre

  • Building capability across the community sector through training initiatives

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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:

  • Supporting local organisations responding to community hardship

  • Partnering with donors and fundholders to deliver targeted 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 Aboriginal leadership and governance across the Kimberley

  • Delivering programs that strengthen community wellbeing and opportunity

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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:

  • Supporting Aboriginal-led education and leadership programs

  • Investing in initiatives that strengthen culture, enterprise and community connection

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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 local projects that bring people together

  • Enabling community-led responses to emerging local needs

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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:

  • Supporting creative, community and social initiatives in Fremantle

  • Enabling fast, flexible funding for local ideas

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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 culturally grounded community initiatives

  • Funding projects that improve wellbeing and opportunity for Noongar people

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Mt Burdett Foundation

  • Established in 2019 to invest in people and initiatives that support a vibrant and resilient future for rural communities

  • Operates across two funding streams, supporting both the Esperance region and broader rural Western Australia

  • Focuses on areas such as youth, health, education and capacity building to strengthen long-term regional outcomes

To find out more, go to www.mtburdettfoundation.org.au or contact executiveofficer@mtburdettfoundation.org.au

Here are some of their stories:

  • Supporting projects that build capacity and leadership in regional communities

  • Investing in initiatives that strengthen wellbeing and opportunity

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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:

  • Supporting projects that improve local facilities and services

  • Enabling initiatives that strengthen community resilience and connection

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