The Fremantle Foundation has been established as a community foundation since 2010.
The Fremantle Foundation, through the generosity of our donors, has been helping support and strengthen the Fremantle and broader WA community for over 12 years.
By working with our donors and supporters we are building a community endowment that provides grants to local and grassroots charities to help tackle the current and future needs of our community.
We provide leadership on key community issues and help individuals, families, businesses, and groups to establish charitable funds to support causes they care about.
Watch our film about the genesis of the Fremantle Foundation.
Fremantle is an important Noongar site.
The Whadjuk Noongar name for the area is Walyalup, which translates to “place of tears”.
Traditionally, the deceased would be buried in the soft sand dunes with the spirit crossing the ocean to Rottnest Island, or Wadjemup, which translates to “place across the water where spirits go”.
10 Years 10 Stories
In 2020 we celebrated our 10th Year at the Fremantle Foundation, so we created 10 films to tell the story of our beginnings, some grant recipients, donors, and advisers. Enjoy!
Kanyana Wildlife Foundation
Julie & The Literature Centre
Impact100 Fremantle
We’re here for you.
For Individuals, Families and Businesses
We offer a variety of Ways To Give whether you’re an individual, family or business. Are you ready to Start a Named Fund? Or would you like to learn more about our Fundraising Support? Did you know we offer a range of Services including Philanthropic and Donor Advice? We are here to kickstart and support your philanthropic journey!
For Grant Seekers
Are you a Not-For-Profit looking to partner with Donors or receive Grants for your project? Take a look at our Granting and Funding Opportunities and apply for a grant with the Fremantle Foundation today.
For Professional Advisers
Your clients are ready to start their giving journey, and we have done the work for you - check out our Community Research & Granting Opportunities. If you’re ready to start Involving Your Clients, setting up Bequests or Named Funds, we have all the info you need. Download your Advisers Pack today to get started.
Our Mission
Is to facilitate building a permanent endowment to create a thriving community that embraces diversity and is engaged in community building at all levels.
Our Purpose
Is to provide inspiring ways to give that result in a positive social and environmental impact on our community both now and in the future.
We Value
A giving and caring community and as an organisation we are committed to our values of transparency, creativity, collaboration, sustainability and leadership.
We are a community-owned philanthropic organisation working in the for-purpose sector. We operate as a registered charity and public ancillary fund bringing together the financial resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support effective not-for-profit organisations dedicated to improving the lives of people in our community.
We act as changemakers, gathering knowledge around critical issues and pooling resources to make change happen in our community.