In 2000, Mr Eldon Foote and his wife Anne established the Eldon & Anne Foote Trust with Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation. Mr Foote was a successful Canadian lawyer, entrepreneur, and businessman and later, a very generous philanthropist.
Mr Eldon Foote QC and his wife Mrs Anne Foote.
Upon his passing in 2004, Mr Foote’s estate provided for further distributions of funds to Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation through the Eldon & Anne Foote Trust, making him the largest donor to the Foundation.
Today, grants are made in many areas of interest as specified in the Foote Trust Deed of Gift. Under the Deed, the Board of the Foundation has the overall responsibility for final grantmaking decisions. Areas of interest are:
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Arts
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Athletics
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Education
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Environment
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Health
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Heritage
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Medical Research
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Recreation
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Social Causes
The Foundation recognises Mr Foote’s exceptional philanthropic spirit. His gift has enabled the Foundation to have a greater impact on community needs through grantmaking, and through inspiring others to also become philanthropists.
Mrs Anne Foote pictured with recipients of the 2023 University of Canberra Eldon and Anne Foote Elite Sports Scholarship.