Donations of Australia’s 50 biggest givers double in five years
More money has been handed out than ever in 2019-20 as the Financial Review Philanthropy 50 list enters its fifth year. From our upcoming May issue, out on Friday, April 30.
$964mTotal value of the latest Philanthropy 50 list.
29pcRise in value since the 2016-2017 financial year.
$168.9mThe biggest single donation, from the Paul Ramsay Foundation.
$4.0mThe cut-off to make the 2019-2020 Philanthropy 50 List.
Ahuge $81.3 million donation by the Melbourne founder of software suite MYOB and his occupational therapist wife has helped push the Philanthropy 50 list into record territory.
Craig and Di Winkler’s privately run Yajilarra Trust was established in 2009 to fund long-term change in four key areas: Australia’s First Nations people, climate change, disability, and Christian faith. Yajilarra’s $81.3 million spend for the 2019-20 financial year puts it at No. 4 on the list.
Philippa CoatesLife & Leisure deputy editorPhilippa Coates is deputy editor of The Australian Financial Review's lifestyle liftout, published online and in print. She is based in our Sydney newsroom. Connect with Philippa on Twitter. Email Philippa at pcoates@afr.com
