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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 organisations driving solutions addressing climate change.

Australian Ethical Foundation
Australian Ethical Foundation

Our 10% difference

Since 2000, we’ve donated over $11 million, driving positive outcomes for people, animals and the planet in Australia and overseas. Our aim is to support effective and high impact climate and nature projects and solutions.

More than $11 million donated since 2000

donated since 2000*

More than $1.8 million provisioned donations for FY24

record donation to the Foundation in FY24

26 charities supported to fight climate change

charities supported to fight climate change in FY24

*includes grants to not-for-profits made by AEI prior to the Foundation's inception

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Our approach

The Foundation exists to drive positive outcomes for people, animals and the planet. It aims to direct as much philanthropy as possible to address the climate emergency, including supporting vulnerable populations affected by climate change.

Learn more about our approach

Our partners

Our partners are selected on the basis of their ongoing high impact work addressing our climate action funding priorities.

Learn more about our partners
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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