The Foundation has a proven a track record of raising significant funding for the Reef - more than $90 million - bringing together business, government, philanthropy and research partners for the benefit of the Reef.

Our Accountability

$1


For every dollar the Foundation receives...

80c


directly funds projects to protect and restore the Great Barrier Reef

20c


enables the Foundation to operate, including accountability, administration and fundraising

​Our commitment to our donors

  • The Foundation administers all gifts consistently in accordance with Australian law and endeavours to ensure all donors' intentions are honoured.
  • The Foundation reserves the right to decline gifts where acceptance would compromise our fundamental principles in line with our Ethical Donations Policy.
  • All gifts from donors will be acknowledged by an official receipt, compliant with Australian Tax Office guidelines. Where appropriate, further acknowledgement, recognition and publicity will also be undertaken.
  • The Foundation respects the privacy of donors.

Mantis Shrimp

Photo: Gary Cranitch, Queensland Museum

Our fundraising supports

  • Solutions to major impacts such as coral bleaching and crown-of-thorns starfish
  • Marine habitat protection
  • Saving endangered species
  • Helping Reef managers access the best solutions
  • Restoration and recovery actions
  • Citizen science
  • Community engagement


Find out more about our projects.