about us
Reichstein Foundation was established in 1970 by Lance Reichstein. Lance was born in 1900 in South Australia, studied engineering at Adelaide University, and founded his company, Industrial Engineering in Melbourne’s west in 1928.
Lance Reichstein set up the Foundation to give back to the community that helped create his wealth.
Jill Reichstein, Lance’s daughter, is Chair of the Foundation and has reshaped the foundation from a traditional supporter of established charities, to one actively involved in community development and social change philanthropy.
The Foundation’s Board of Trustees is made up of community activists and family members, and our executive officer has a strong background in community development.
Reichstein Foundation is passionate about growing philanthropy and encouraging others to act like Lance did.
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Jill Reichstein, Lance Reichstein and the Lance Reichstein Playground in Braybrook, Victoria. The playground was opened on 7 December 1999 and was made possible by generous donations from local businesses, the Maribyrnong City Council and Reichstein Foundation. Photograph by Barry Mitchell.