Keuneman Foundation

Supporting a better future
for our planet and its people.

We support charitable work in clean energy, decarbonisation, and education and equality for women and girls. Our giving reflects a belief in research, practical innovation and lasting change.

Clean energy advocacy

Research, advocacy and policy change that help governments and businesses commit to a clean energy future.

Clean energy projects

Technology and practical innovation that advance clean energy and decarbonisation where they can make a meaningful difference.

Education and equality

Education, equal rights and access to family planning for women and girls, supporting better outcomes for people and the planet.

Boundless

Working towards a prosperous Australia powered by renewable energy, contributing to a decarbonised world.

CORENA

Providing interest-free loans for community climate projects across Australia, with repayments funding further projects.

Room to Read

Improving literacy and gender equality in education for children in low-income communities.

A long-term perspective

We allocate 70% of our giving to projects with a five to ten year horizon, and 30% to nearer-term work that eases suffering or delivers more immediate benefits.

A belief in research and development

We believe research and technology can help address difficult challenges when people have the focus, resources and conditions to make progress.

Support where it can make a difference

We back ambitious ideas with the potential for measurable impact and benefits that extend well beyond the initial support.

Founded by Tash and Wendell Keuneman, shaped by shared roots and a belief in what well-funded ideas can achieve.

We were both born in Sri Lanka, spent time in Dubai and have lived most of our lives in Australia. We come from generations who drew water from backyard wells, lit their homes with candles and cooked curries slowly in clay pots.

Our careers in product, design and technology have reinforced our belief in education, equal rights and practical innovation. Through the foundation, we support work that puts those beliefs into practice.

Our ambition is to help accelerate progress towards net zero carbon emissions by 2030, alongside better opportunities for women and girls.