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Australian Ethical Foundation

Every year, we donate 10% of profits (after tax and before bonus) to the Australian Ethical Foundation to unearth and fund high impact charities driving solutions addressing climate change.

Australian Ethical Foundation
Australian Ethical Foundation

Our 10% difference

Since 2000, we’ve donated over $9 million, driving positive outcomes for people, animals and the planet in Australia and overseas. By utilising and funding leading research, we hope to support high impact, effective and innovative climate projects and solutions.

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donated since 2000

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provisioned for donations in FY23

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charities supported to fight climate change

Australian Ethical Foundation
Australian Ethical Foundation

2023 Visionary Grants

Our Visionary Grants program aims to unearth and support innovative and new projects that are directly combatting climate change.

See winners

Grant winners

The Foundation distributes grants through two funding streams – Visionary Grants and Strategic Grants.

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Our approach

The core focus of The Foundation’s work is to fight climate change as effectively as possible. We do this by applying effective altruism principles to help inform part of climate philanthropy strategic giving.

See Theory of Change

Giving Green

In collaboration with Giving Green, we are making it easier for you to give back to the planet. We’ve funded Australia’s first extensive research into the most impactful climate change charities so you can donate with complete confidence.

Find out more
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The Australian Ethical Foundation is a registered charity.

Australian Ethical acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which we work, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise and celebrate their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and thank them for protecting Country since time immemorial.

See our Reconciliation Action Plan