The Pratt Foundation is an Australian
philanthropic
Philanthropy is a form of altruism that consists of "private initiatives for the public good, focusing on quality of life". Philanthropy contrasts with business initiatives, which are private initiatives for private good, focusing on material ...
organisation based in Melbourne and established in 1978 by Jeanne and
Richard Pratt.
According to its Values Statement, it has "the shared vision of supporting charitable enterprises and adding value to philanthropy". The Pratt Foundation claims to be one of the largest private sources of philanthropy in Australia. Its chief executive is Melbourne journalist
Sam Lipski, and Heloise Waislitz is its chair.
Son of entrepreneur and well-known social identity
Richard Pratt, Anthony Pratt has pledged to give away an unprecedented $1 billion to charity through the Pratt Foundation before he dies. “This central commitment to the Australian Jewish community, Israel, and world Jewry will continue as the Pratt Foundation develops its social investment and philanthropy programs in the light of Anthony Pratt’s pledge.”
Supporting the Jewish Community
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"Philanthropy"
Pratt Industries
Foundations based in Australia
1978 establishments in Australia
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