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Ottomin Foundation

The Ottomin Foundation was founded by Richard and Jennie Kovacs in 2010 and embodies the Group’s commitment to strategic philanthropy and community impact.
Ottomin Foundation

The Ottomin Foundation is committed to building long-term, strategic partnerships with its charitable partners and fostering active, sustained engagement with the community.

The Foundation’s philanthropic efforts focus on five key areas:

Conservation of Wildlife:
The Ottomin Foundation holds a deep commitment to conservation science, grounded in the belief that wildlife and people share a connected future. We support initiatives across animal care, environmental conservation, community education, and scientific research—driven by the conviction that protecting the world’s precious wildlife is a responsibility we all share, for today and for generations to come.

Adolescent and Youth Support:
The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a pivotal stage—one that shapes a young person’s future. The Ottomin Foundation is dedicated to empowering young people to reach their full potential and thrive. Through strategic support of intervention programs, mental health initiatives, education, and sport-based engagement, we champion the values of a ‘fair go’ and ‘access for all’.

Women at Risk:
Every woman deserves to live with dignity. The Ottomin Foundation prioritises support for women navigating crisis or hardship—whether facing abuse, isolation, or addiction. Through safe and empowering initiatives, we help women rebuild their lives, reclaim independence, and thrive.

Medical Wellbeing:
The Ottomin Foundation maintains a unique focus on medical wellbeing — an area close to the hearts of its founders. We proudly support initiatives, research, and health promotion efforts with a particular emphasis on Type 1 diabetes, aiming to improve lives and drive meaningful progress to cure, prevent and treat Type 1 diabetes.

Liberty and Cultural Freedom Advocacy:
The Ottomin Foundation supports independent research and policy initiatives that advance the principles of free markets, individual liberty, and cultural freedom. We believe that the freedom to explore, create, and innovate is the engine of human progress—building prosperous communities and healthy societies for generations to come.

In addition to its five core philanthropic focus areas, the Ottomin Foundation may, from time to time, support other initiatives aligned with its values and mission.

Our Charitable Partnerships:
The Ottomin Foundation is proud to collaborate with a diverse range of organisations that share our commitment to creating lasting impact. Below is a selection of our current and past charitable partners—each representing a meaningful chapter in the Ottomin Foundation’s journey of strategic philanthropy and community engagement.

Charities We Support

Raise Foundation

Taronga Zoo Foundation

Rainbow Foundation

Art Gallery of NSW

Art Gallery of NSW

pararoos

Australian Sports Foundation - Pararoos

ParaMatildas

Australian Sports Foundation - ParaMatildas

Wanderers Foundation

Wanderers Foundation

Marmalade Foundation - Lou's Place

Westmead's Bear Cottage

Centre for Independent Studies

The Centre for Independent Studies

Type1 Foundation

Type1 Foundation

JDRF Australia

JDRF Australia

Black Dog Institute

Charities Previously Supported
Stewart House

Stewart House

Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation - ChIPs

Sydney Zoo Foundation