The Korowa Foundation
Philanthropy and stewardship
Community giving
The Korowa Foundation is the school’s philanthropic arm, focused on supporting students, programs and future opportunities through community giving.
Stewardship
Meaningful impact
Established in 1990, the Korowa Foundation exists to support Korowa’s long-term growth and ensure every gift has meaningful impact.
The Foundation raises funds to create a corpus that generates ongoing income, part of which is reinvested, while the rest is distributed to projects, resources, and programs that directly benefit students and staff in their academic, sporting, or cultural pursuits.
The Foundation oversees a range of funds, including the Building Fund, Scholarship Fund, Endowment Fund, and capital appeals, as well as the Jessie Patrick Bequest Society and the Annual Giving Appeal.
Donations to these funds are fully tax deductible, and through partnerships like the Australian Sports Foundation, donors can also support specific school sports programs. All giving through the Foundation helps provide opportunities, enhance facilities, and support scholarships, ensuring students can thrive and experience the full benefits of a Korowa education.
Foundation membership
Donors to Korowa are automatically welcomed into The Korowa Foundation, a community of supporters dedicated to shaping the School’s future. Membership reflects cumulative giving and celebrates the generosity and vision of those who help provide scholarships, enhance facilities, and support student programs.
Korowa
Patrons
PATRONS:
Donate $500,000 or more
Benefactors & Companions
BENEFACTORS:
Donate $250,000 - $500,000
COMPANIONS:
Donate $100,000 - $250,000
Trustees & Senior Fellows
TRUSTEES:
Donate $50,000 - $100,000
SENIOR FELLOWS:
Donate $25,000 - $50,000
Fellows & Associate Fellows
FELLOWS:
Donate $5000 - $10,000
ASSOCIATE FELLOWS:
Donate up to $5000
Foundation leadership
The Korowa Foundation is governed by an active and dedicated Board of Directors.
Dave Blumenthal
Chair (Current Parent)
David is CEO of Gill Family Corp, a dynamic family office with extensive property development and private investment portfolios. He is a current parent with two daughters at the school and has been a member of both the Foundation and School Council since 2023. Prior to joining Gill Family Corp, David had a distinguished career in private equity, investment banking, and finance. His broad commercial and technical expertise spans multiple industries, including real estate, construction, technology, and financial services. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) with First Class Honours.
Nicole Russell
Deputy Chair (Current Parent)
Nicole joins the Foundation Board as an experienced and passionate lawyer with experience as a solicitor in large law firms and as in-house Legal Counsel for financial institutions. Nicole has worked across the legal field in Surrogacy and Fertility Law, and Commercial Law and Litigation. Nicole has also been the Director and Chair of the Fundraising Committee at Kind Cuts for Kids Australia and held several positions at Little St Margaret’s Kindergarten.
Jasmin Chin
Director (Class of 1992)
Jasmin is an experienced change management and communications professional who is energised about partnering with people to inspire, drive and build sustainable transformation. She has successfully led change, communications and engagement in a range of industries including Aviation, Banking and Insurance, HealthCare, Education, Mining, Emergency Services and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods. She looks forward to sharing her experience at Monash University Alumni and Newcrest Mining Sponsorships and Donations in particular with the Korowa Foundation team.
Jane Murray
Director (Current Parent)
Jane is an accomplished executive with experience in operations, human resources, corporate affairs and transformation leadership. She has led businesses across a range of industries including Health, Funds Management, Superannuation, and the highly competitive Insurance sector. A values-based executive, she is driven by catalysing those under her leadership to realise both stronger customer outcomes and their own performance potential. She thrives in change environments, developing leaders, and influencing strategy with a focus on good governance. She is currently Chief Operating Officer at MLC Insurance.
Hollie Cleven
Director (Current Parent)
Hollie has held senior roles in the financial services industry with significant experience across multiple-asset classes. Hollie has been an Executive Director of K2 Asset Management Ltd since 2005, currently leading the company’s Responsible Entity and Exchange Traded Funds business. At Korowa, Hollie is actively involved in the school, being a Class Representative for multiple classes and Team Manager for a number of netball teams.
Andrew Waddell
Director (Current Parent)
Andrew has worked in the financial services industry both within Australia and internationally. He is currently a Director of Fixed Income Sales at Westpac Institutional Bank. Andrew is very involved in the Korowa Rowing Club.
Frances Booth
Director (School Principal)
Frances was appointed as Korowa’s tenth Principal in September 2022. The Foundation’s Constitution automatically makes the Principal a Director of the Korowa Foundation.
Frequently asked questions
How will my donation be used?
Every donation to Korowa directly benefits our students. Gifts can support scholarships and bursaries, building works, or facilities such as our library. You may also direct your donation to the area of our greatest need, helping the school respond to emerging priorities.
Are my donations tax-deductible?
Yes. Donations to Korowa are tax-deductible, if given through the Foundation. If you wish to donate to a specific school sports program, you may do so through the Australian Sports Foundation to ensure that that gift, too, is tax deductible.
Can I make a one-off gift, or do I need to commit to the long term?
You can choose what works best for you. One-off gifts are welcome and have an immediate impact, while recurring donations or endowments provide ongoing support that help sustain Korowa's programs and scholarships for generations of students.
Can I direct my gift to a specific area or program?
Absolutely. Donors can choose to support areas such as scholarships, bursaries, facilities, sports or the arts. We are very happy to talk with you and tailor the direction of your gift to ensure it has the greatest benefit to the area that matters most to you.
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