Foundation News

Korowa Foundation

A very heartfelt thank you to all of those who have generously contributed to Annual Giving and a particular thank you to my fellow Korovians for your on going support. As a result of your giving, the Foundation will be able to proceed with some of the work on the Music Studio which will be renamed to honour the great contribution of the late Robin Wright, Director of Music 1964 to 1984. We welcome any further support that would enable us to fully complete the project.

The Foundation was delighted to welcome David Blumenthal as a Director at the Annual General Meeting held in May. David is a current parent with two daughters in the Junior School. David has had an extensive career in the finance sector. He is an accomplished senior executive with a proven track record in C-suite management positions, principal investment, private equity and M&A. His broad commercial and technical know-how gained in multiple sectors and diverse industries including real estate, construction, technology and financial services will be of great benefit to the Foundation.

David has a creative side. Since 2012, he has been combining his love of art and wordplay by drawing daily custom cartoons on his daughters’ lunch bags to add some fun to their school day. The book, Cartoon Chronicles of Sandwich Bag Dad is a collection of David’s most popular and endearing lunch bag drawings.

We welcome David’s expertise, particularly as the Foundation moves into a new phase of strategic planning.

Sandra Ivory
(Clark, Class of 1967) Chair, Korowa Foundation

Creating Positive Change

Compared to countries like the USA, philanthropy is relatively less prominent in the education sector in Australia. Nevertheless, the Foundation plays a crucial role in fostering a culture of giving to Korowa, where all funds raised directly contribute to the students' educational outcomes. Every donation made to Korowa serves as an investment in the future of our society, empowering the next generation to thrive and make a positive impact.

Statistics on Philanthropy in Australia

Australian Alumni Giving is small compared to the rest of the world:
Australia: 0.6%
Globally: 5%

Since 2018 alumni annual giving in Australia has increased by 4%.

In private schools in Australia, 70% of giving comes from alumni.