Tucker Foundation

The Foundation’s funding has been made available through the estate of the late Albert and Barbara Tucker, as per their wishes.

Grants of up to $25,000 will be considered.

Aims & Objectives

The support, promotion, development and advancement of public art galleries and museums.
The relief of poverty and the suffering of children
The provision of or support for scholarships to disadvantaged children or young adults up to the age of twenty-five years (25) to enable them to pursue their education at primary, secondary or tertiary institutions
The protection of women from abuse, assisting women in these circumstances to further their education and providing support to women in these circumstances
The initiation and support of social change which goes towards increasing the equal treatment and social acceptance of all persons in the community
The protection of wildlife and habitat, and to preserve natural reserves of forest, oceans and wilderness and for the rehabilitation of flora and fauna
The prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion of animal welfare

Eligibility

Any charitable organisation which is entitled to be exempt entities as defined in Section 995-1 (1) of the lncome Tax Assessment Act
Proof of current registration with the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission) must be provided
If an applicant intends to be auspiced by another organisation they must email mara@tuckerfoundation.org.au and request an auspiced organisation application form.

Criteria