The Guildford Grammar Foundation
Foundation Objective
“To establish, manage and grow an endowment fund that provides greater independence and financial resources for Guildford Grammar School which can be utilised in a wide range of activities to assist in the development of a School of the highest quality, consistent with its purpose.”
The Guildford Grammar School Foundation was created in 1974 to help guarantee the financial independence of the School and to further develop its standing as one of the leading educational institutions in the country.
The Foundation works diligently to build a solid collection of funds by attracting and retaining the continued interest and financial support of Old Guildfordians, parents and friends and the wider School community.
The Foundation is subject to an independent audit each year and is registered as an approved charity with the Australian Charities and Non For Profits Commission. As an approved not for profit entity, the Foundation has also been granted tax exempt status with the Australian Tax Office. This allows 100% of all income earned from its investments to be used to assist the School. The Foundation’s ABN is 58 396 200 845.
Currently, a portion of the income generated from the Foundation’s assets fund a Scholarship program and has supported several significant building developments including:
Special projects
The Foundation Pavilion
This multi-purpose pavilion hosts many school functions but is also a venue hired by external groups. In this way it demonstrates the Foundation’s commitment to enhancing the School campus for the benefit of students, their families and the wider community.
Hockey Turf
With investment from the Foundation and donations from Old Guildfordians, our world-class synthetic Hockey Turf was unveiled in 2016. The turf is enjoyed by our students as well as hired by Hockey WA fixtures and several other clubs in the area. Not only does this generate income for the School, it also provides exposure to local, national and even international markets.
The new co-educational Boarding House
The Foundation contributed significant funds to the building of the new Boarding House which opened in March 2021. Designed for modern, shared living, it gives our boarders of today, and those of the future, a superior facility in which to cultivate independence, exercise leadership and collaborate harmoniously. Through shared experiences boarders and day students forge friendships and connections that can last a lifetime.
The Hamilton Library
In 2021, the Foundation supported the refurbishment of the Senior School Hamilton Library, transforming the Library into a modern and innovative learning space that supports quality teaching practice, student collaboration and deeper learning.
Foundation Board Members
Mr Shane Sander
BBus, Dip, GAICD
Foundation Board President 2022 – Present
Foundation Board Member 2021 – Present
Director, Agvise
Chair, GRDC Farm Business Updates steering committee
Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Dr Bill Ryan
BSc (Agric), PhD, GAICD
Foundation Board President 2017 – 2021
Board Member 2010 – Present
Director of AgriFutures Australia 2014 – Present
Chair Agricultural Product Commission of Western Australia 2010 – Present
Mr Andrew Hull
BBus
Foundation Board Vice President 2018 – Present
Board Member 2013 – Present
Chief Financial Officer, The Lester Group
Manager, Hull Trading Pty Ltd & Growth Equities Ltd
Ms Alana Monaghan
BCom Hons MPRIA
Foundation Board Member 2019 – Present
Managing Consultant, Mills Wilson
Mr Julius Skinner
LLB Hons
Foundation Board Member 2013 – Present
Partner – Thomson Geer Lawyers
Mr Andre Lamberto
BCom (Finance), BSc (Acturial)
Foundation Board Member 2022 – Present
Senior Associate, Mercer Investments
Mr Eric Grayson
BBus, DipFM, GAICD
Foundation Board Member 2021 – Present
Managing Director, Accenture 2019 – Present
Managing Director, Grayson Technologies
Foundation Ex-Officio Attendees
Mr Philip Rix
FCA, F.Fin, BCom, PostGradDip, MBA
Foundation Executive Officer
Chairman, Insight Financial Group
Chairman, HNW Private Philanthropic Trust
Acknowledgement of Past Donors
The Foundation would not exist without the very generous financial support from our donors. These bequests enable the Foundation to create scholarships which provide a wide range of financial support to the School in the form of student scholarships, academic fellowships, as well as funds for the construction and improvement of school facilities.
Our donors include:
Charlotte Carlin Scholarship
AR (Ray) Mackewn Scholarship
David Lawe Davis Organ Scholarship
WT Harrison Bursary
Bayley Scholarship
Inkpen Scholarship
Estate of Late Miss Jean Isabel Stewart
Estate of Late Ian Hector Stewart
SAS Resources Trust
Cecil Oliverson Bursaries
