Donations are valued and appreciated. We understand that any contribution made to NEAF is an expression of support and we thank you most sincerely.
People have been extremely generous, especially during the COVID pandemic in 2020/21 when we faced the loss of Tour income which normally comprises at least half of our annual revenues. Our lecture and seminar programs have been very well supported and while people can’t travel, members and friends have been strong patrons of our online events. Thank you to those who subscribe to our events, and also to those who choose to make a voluntary contribution to free events.
People have also been generous in their support of the Pella Project. Two seasons have been cancelled due to the COVID pandemic, yet the Pella Dig House and key local resources continue to need support. Thank you for the contributions to ‘keep the lights on’ at Pella.
Some of our major donors have been familiar faces to those who have been NEAF members for many years. To continue to honour their commitment to NEAF, you can learn more about some of our generous supporters here
If you would like to make a donation to NEAF, or plan a bequest to NEAF, click here.
Anonymous Donation in 2021
In mid 2021, NEAF was contacted by a representative of an Anonymous Donor who wished to make a gift of $25,000 to the Pella Excavation Project, working under the NEAF umbrella. The elegant purpose was expressed to be “to support the work of the Pella Project”, a most generous and timely offer of support. NEAF will work with the Director of the Pella Project, Dr Stephen Bourke AM to ensure the Gift is employed as the Anonymous Donor wished.
Named Funds in Honour of Specific Individuals
J. Basil Hennessy Fund
Basil Hennessy AO was Professor of Middle Eastern Archaeology (1970-1990) and Foundation Director of NEAF (1986-1991).
The Foundation has established the J. Basil Hennessy Fund to celebrate the life and works of Basil. It will be used to remember Basil and to continue his interests in Near Eastern archaeology and his passion of passing knowledge to a new generation of scholars.
Judith McKenzie Fund
NEAF has established a fund in honour of Judith McKenzie whose outstanding work in the Near East and her commitment to the Manar Al-Athar Project. We will use these funds to further those interests and promote her legacy for students of the future.
So that we can keep track of donations specifically targeted to the J. Basil Hennessy Fund and the Judith McKenzie Fund, could you please either:
Use the on-line donation link but please send us an email to alert us to the fact that you intend your donation to either of these important funds.