The Mudgeeraba Foundation 
Major Sponsor of $4000 :

“The Mudgeeraba Foundation” is a private charitable trust fund established in June 1999. Its aim is to support individuals and organisations which are active mainly in the community of Mudgeeraba (plus Gold Coast and Hinterland) in the areas of health & environment, art & culture and education & sport.

The Foundation annually grants significant donations and offers its community centre for various activities throughout the year. It may also bestow the “Mudgeeraba Foundation Award” to honour individuals and organisations. The Foundation was created by Dr. Peter Ochsenbein who acts as the Director of its Trustee, Mudg Pty Ltd, as well as the Manager of the Mudgeeraba Foundation Centre.  

Mudgeeraba Foundation Centre (MFC)

The Mudgeeraba Foundation Centre at 7 School street Mudgeeraba was opened in February 2004 and is a popular venue for the enjoyement of a range of activities like yoga, ballet, bridge, chess, dance, meditation, women and partnership related seminars etc. Until 2011 it served once a year as a fine art gallery for the prestigious art exhibition "The d'Arcy Doyle Art Awards" which has now become too big.

Featuring parquetry timber floors and classic heritage character, the Centre is also fitted out with an audiovisual system including wireless Internet access, three large plasma screens and six concealed speakers. Voluntarily managed by Peter and looked after by Resident Caretaker Carl, it can offer low fees and clean facilities.

Principles of Operation

The Mudgeeraba Foundation has only three sources of income, namely the monthly contribution of its founder and owner Peter Ochsenbein, the interest of the bank assets and the fees paid by the Users of the MFC. There is no fundraising nor are donations accepted except the generous support by Council and the Government in the form of waived or reduced fees or charges. This ensures maximum independence.

Due to Peter's voluntary work the overheads are reduced to the costs of communication, office equipment and services necessary for directing the Foundation and running the MRC. Applying these principles guarantees complete transparency which includes the beneficiaries who (except in case of prize money) have to declare the purpose for which the donation will be used (=tied grants).  Updated (09/04/2012)




 











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