What we give

What we Give

Since its establishment in 2006, the Ethinvest Foundation has donated over $3 million to Australian charities.

Who we Support

The top donations for 2024 were:

  1. The Australia Institute
  2. Environmental Justice Australia
  3. Environmental Defenders Office
  4. Australian Wildlife Conservancy
  5. 350.org Australia
  6. Invasive Species Council
  7. Australian Centre for Corporate Responsibility
  8. Australian Democracy Network
  9. The Life You Can Save
  10. Tread Together

What we Invest in

The top 10 investments* of the Ethinvest Foundation as of 30 June 2024 were:

  1. Just Business’ People Planet Fund
  2. Just Business’ Innovate For Good Fund
  3. Infrastructure Access Fund
  4. Climate Capital Renewable Project No 3
  5. Climate Capital Renewable Project No 1
  6. IIG Solar Asset Fund
  7. Future Super Group Pty Ltd
  8. Australian Unity Specialist Disability Accommodation Fund
  9. SOSV Select Fund
  10. Livelihood Impact Fund

* All investments are wholesale and not available to the public.

The Foundation has historically focused on funding for the environment, specifically advocacy around climate change, and programs that protect biodiversity and conservation of lands and waters in this country now called Australia.

In 2020 the Trustees decided to make an allocation of up to 20% of donations to social causes in light of the need to address issues such as growing homelessness and mental health challenges.

The Ethinvest Foundation is a member of the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network.

Highlighted Current Fund

The Ethinvest Foundation invested in Just Business’ People Planet Fund in 2022, a diversified portfolio of investments focused on lithium batteries, hydrogen and solar technologies.

The Fund aims to create positive, real-world outcomes for people and the planet while providing investors with good financial returns.