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 Samuel Lipski (born 1938) is an Australian journalist. He has been editor-in-chief of the ''Australian Jewish News'' and has worked as a reporter and columnist for '' The Age'', '' The Australian'', ''The Bulletin'' and '' The Sydney Morning H ...

, and Heloise Waislitz is its chair.The Pratt Foundation
/ref>

References

External links

"Philanthropy"
Pratt Industries Foundations based in Australia 1978 establishments in Australia {{philanthropy-org-stub