Philanthropic Services Annual Review 2013

I am who I am – independent of my wealth,

I am a caretaker, a steward,

Life itself is the greatest gift we have – I am a caretaker of my life,

I am a part of a great whole,

The greatest impact I make is through the person I am, the values I live by, the actions I take.

Ulrike Klein

Contact the Philanthropic Services team by email: philanthropic@mfco.com.au, or phone: (03) 9207 3035.

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Message from the Chairman

While the Myer Family Company’s success in investment and wealth management draws upon our family’s legacy and experience, we are always looking to the future to ensure the next generation can share and learn from this success. Philanthropy is no different.

The future of philanthropy in Australia is one of growth, impact and accomplishment. Philanthropy has the capacity

to change lives, not just of the individuals and communities receiving funds, but also the lives of those giving.

And so reflecting on the Myer Family Company’s Philanthropic Services team achievements over the past year I am

pleased to see that the future of family philanthropy remains an area we continue to grow and positively impact.

Funds distributed by our clients rose by a further 14% over the period with in excess of $31m distributed to

Australian and international causes. The Philanthropic Services team assisted many of these clients with strategy

and research, helping families to articulate what is important to them as individuals, and how this could be applied

to their giving.

Reading this review you will see examples of our clients and their giving noting how impact for these families

and recipients is directly tied to their individual values. I do hope you take as much pleasure in reading this review

as I did.

Martyn Myer AO

Chairman, The Myer Family Company

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Snapshot of Giving

In 2012/13 our clients distributed over $31.5m in grants to community organisations in Australia and abroad. The following graphs depict some of the areas in which our clients are active.

Education 45.32%

Arts, Culture & Humanities 14.28%

Health, Wellbeing & Medical Research 8.62%

Poverty and Disadvantage 6.29%

International Development & International Relations 6.22%

Community Development 3.55%

Children/Youth at Risk 3.42%

Indigenous Australians 2.81%

Environment 2.28%

Disability 1.82%

Housing & Homelessness 1.78%

CALD Community 1.27%

Crime, Justice & Legal Issues <1%

Animals <1%

Civil Society <1%

Science and Technology <1%

Employment and Training <1%

Ageing Futures <1%

Religion and Spirituality <1%

Recreation and Sport <1%

Philanthropy, Volunteerism and Non-Profit Infrastructure <1%

TOTAL GRANT DISTRIBUTION BY FOCUS AREA

$31.5M

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TOP 10 FOCUS AREAS ACCORDING TO NUMBER

OF CLIENTS GRANTING

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Education

Health, Wellbeing & Medical Research

Children/Youth at Risk

International Development & International Relations

Poverty and Disadvantage

Disability

Indigenous Australians

Community Development

Environment

Education 45.32%

Arts, Culture & Humanities 14.28%

Health, Wellbeing & Medical Research 8.62%

Poverty and Disadvantage 6.29%

International Development & International Relations 6.22%

TOP 5 FOCUS AREAS BY GRANT DISTRIBUTION

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Message from the team

Each year as we assess the work that we have done, where we have been and where we want to go, we are amazed at the broad range of programs that we have had the privilege of assisting. This year was no different.

Our client list continued to grow with over 80

foundations having been created since 2004

as well as a number of established foundations

seeking our assistance and guidance. The areas our clients are interested in cover a diverse range of focus areas,

from arts and culture to poverty and disadvantage, local programs in clients’ own backyards to international

projects in scope and delivery.

Perhaps reflecting the mood of society more broadly, our clients increased their giving in areas such as asylum

seekers, young people at risk and justice and legal issues. The area of education also saw a significant increase in

investment while the arts remain a strong focus area for our clients.

To compliment our client work, the team were also heavily involved in sector events and briefings. We developed

and hosted several well attended forums on Social Investing, Does your Philanthropic Dollar Influence

Govern ment?, and Families Changing the World; the latter of which was co-hosted with the Australian Communities

Foundation. We were also pleased to partake in regular speaking engagements at both community and

philanthropic sector events.

With the view of raising awareness for iconic acts of philanthropy across the nation, the team developed and led

the inspiring project “Australia’s Top 50 Philanthropic Gifts,” which is discussed later in this review.

At the end of 2013 we said goodbye to key staff members who took on new roles within the Company as well

as in new cities. We thank Stacey Thomas, Nancy Piche and Lisa Jacobs for their valued contributions as well as

welcoming our new team members Amanda Miller, Louise Doyle and Harriet Dwyer.

Over the past year we have been privileged to work with some wonderful families and organisations across Australia

and overseas. We’d like to thank you for allowing us to be part of your philanthropic programs, seeking to make

positive changes in our community.

AMANDA MILLER, HARRIET DWYER, LOUISE DOYLE, PETER WINNEKE

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Changing Lives, Changing Organisations Brad Cooke, Jawun

The Eureka Benevolent Foundation recognises the significant contribution world-class education can make to the capacity of Australian non-profits.

The Foundation offered Brad Cooke, Regional Director for Inner Sydney at

Jawun, the opportunity of a lifetime: tuition and travel to attend Harvard

University as a participant in the Performance Measurement for Effective

Management of Non-Profit Organisations program. The Foundation provided Jawun a grant of $6,325, affording

Brad the opportunity to develop his skills and maximise Jawun’s impact. We spoke with Brad to learn more about

how this opportunity helped him and Jawun grow.

Can you tell us a little about your study at Harvard?

The Harvard Executive Education programs operate on a case study basis. Each day we would be presented with

up to three case studies on a variety of subjects that we then had to dissect using different tools and methods.

It was a simple but very effective way of learning to be in a room with such high calibre non-profit staff from

around the world. Each night was spent in my room getting through the large amount of reading required for the

following day.

How has studying at Harvard benefitted you personally?

It really was a life-changing experience. As an Aboriginal man from La Perouse, to find myself studying at Harvard is

something I, and my family, are incredibly proud of. Not only has it increased my own confidence, it has encouraged

me to read more, allowing me to assess situations more clearly and quickly.

What impact has this experience had on the way Jawun operates?

It has made such a big difference in the way that we are able to communicate the importance of measurement and

outcomes with our Indigenous partner organisations. With the new tools and information on why measurement is

important, we have been able to assist these organisations to more accurately measure their own impact. In turn,

allowing them to build capacity and develop relationships with their own funders.

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PHILANTHROPIC VISION WORKSHOP

The Philanthropic Services team has developed and refined the vision workshop over many years. The key outcomes of the workshop are to: y Develop the Purpose of the Foundation; y Determine the key focus areas; y Develop a draft giving strategy; and y Engage the next generation.

We successfully deliver a number of workshops throughout Australia every year. Each workshop is personally tailored to suit the needs of both the individuals and family as a whole.

Klein Family Foundation Engaging the Next Generation

How do you bridge your personal philanthropy with the ideas and values of your children? How do you engage your children in something that is already well established?

These were the questions that Ulrike Klein, successful businesswoman, philanthropist and mother asked the Myer

Family Company to assist with in mid 2013. Bringing together Ulrike and her four adult children from around the

world, we spent the session understanding what was important to each of these family members.

Using inquiry to uncover the values of each participant, and story to understand their perspective and experiences,

our session aimed to find common ground. Common ground on values, on what successful philanthropy could look

like for the entire family and on how philanthropy could be a legacy to hand down to future generations.

Having a dedicated time and space to consider how philanthropy is something that every family member can

not only participate in, but also enjoy and value, allowed the family to see their Foundation in a different light. It

went from being something that Ulrike established and ran, to something that Ulrike designed to unify the family

through enjoyment and learning.

PHILANTHROPIC VISION WORKSHOP

The Philanthropic Services team has developed and refined the vision workshop over many years. The key outcomes of the workshop are to:

y Develop the Purpose of the Foundation; y Determine the key focus areas; y Develop a draft giving strategy; and y Engage the next generation.

We successfully deliver a number of work shops throughout Australia every year. Each workshop is personally tailored to suit the needs of both the individuals and family as a whole.

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Telematics Trust Educating Victorians

As foundations grow in both size and scope so too does the administration.

The Myer Family Company acts as Secretariat for a

number of foundations. We take up any number of tasks

on behalf of our clients, from managing the paperwork

and application process to monitoring reporting require-

ments. One of these foundations is the Telematics Course

Development Fund (Telematics Trust). This is their story.

Telematics Trust is a public charitable trust and was

founded in 1987 by then Premier of Victoria, John Cain.

The Victorian State Government initially funded the

Trust with a $3 million grant over a two-year period and

its corpus has since grown. In 2013 the Trust distributed

over $750,000.

The Telematics Trust’s aim was to benefit Victorians in

technology based education and training. More than just

a grant making body, the Telematics Trust can also provide

loans, equity and debt based investments in projects that

meet the eligibility criteria.

With two grant rounds per year the Telematics’ Trustees

rely on the voluntary contribution of the Grants Advisory

Committee, an expert technology and education panel that make grant recommendations to Trustees.

Trustees assess these recommendations while acting as stewards of the Trust and its legacy across Victoria.

As each year passes, with the Myer Family Company’s Secretariat and admini strative support, the Telematics Trust

reaches more organisations benefiting Victorians. For more information about the Telematics Trust please visit www.telematics.org.au.

Students in action on the Motorvation simulator, a previous grantee of the Telematics Trust.

From simulators to the real thing; Motorvation students and instructor.

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Australia’s Top 50 Philanthropic Gifts

Throughout 2013 the Philanthropic Services team led a sector-wide initiative that became known as, “Australia’s Top 50 Philanthropic Gifts”.

Understanding the power of story to inspire others to give, we led a working

group to uncover gifts across Australia, which regardless of size had far

reaching impact. Asking the public to nominate their favourite gifts and stories,

hundreds of ideas were forwarded to the working group for inclusion with the

Philanthropic Services team researching and reviewing each one. The end

result was 50 of the most inspirational stories on how philanthropy has created

and changed Australia’s cultural and societal landscape. Culminating in a

launch and celebration in which most gifts were represented, a limited edition

publication was created which is also available on our website.

An Australian first in Bendigo

Last year we were able to share an example of successful research led funding with The Yulgilbar Foundation’s commitment to housing and homelessness in Bendigo, Victoria.

As reported, after commissioning the Philanthropic Services team to conduct

place-based research in Bendigo, the Foundation agreed to contribute $1m to

an Australian-first housing initiative with Haven: Home, Safe. This was further

leveraged by significant philanthropic funding and subsequently secured State

Government funding of $4m.

We are pleased to update you with the progress of this project. At the time of

printing, the first sod has been turned and development of Sidney Myer Haven

is underway. Completion is expected by December 2014.

Mr Baillieu Myer turning the first sod in Bendigo.

The Ripple Effect

How a small grant in Springvale led to reform in Thailand.

In 2011 the issue of Unaccompanied Humanitarian Minors (UHM), young people under

the age of 18 arriving as refugees without any parental support, was brought before

the Melbourne-based Barr Family Foundation (BFF). In what way could this family

foundation have an impact on such a complex, political situation?

Entering into a three-year agreement with Foundation House, BFF agreed to provide

$16,000 a year to enable a qualified migration agent to work one day a week from

the Springvale Community Aid and Advice Bureau (SCAAB). This agent would provide

free individual assistance to complete visa applications for UHM’s for the purpose of

family reunion.

From the outset it was known that this work would not result in many of these minors

being reunified with their families. Despite this, BFF acknowledged a young person’s

ability to settle in a new country could be increased by knowing they had applied for

the relevant visas to potentially be with their loved ones again.

The BFF Directors were pleased to learn recently, as a result of their modest grant and

extra resourcing and advocacy at the SCAAB, the Thai government had recommenced

registering Burmese refugees in Thailand. This is one small but important piece of

the puzzle to ensure refugees are processed quickly and humanely and a wonderful

example of the international ripple effect of a small Victorian grant.