About Us
Since its inception in 2018, The Bayard Foundation has supported many charitable foundations through donation. We are a Private Family Foundation whose primary goal is to help those in need. We are directly supported by Jaycar Electronics Group.
Our Vision
Helping to carry the load for those in need, by creating opportunities within our diverse community through funding and grants.
Our Mission
The Bayard Foundation, founded by Philanthropists Kerry-Anne and Gary Johnston (1949-2021), provides donations to support the community, make a difference, create programs and research opportunities.
Founded by Gary and Kerry-Anne Johnston in 2018
Our Passion
At The Bayard Foundation, we’re guided by our values – we call them our passion. We support The Arts, Sport and Charities within the community both in Australia and Overseas. We carry the load by highlighting programs in need of funding, showing compassion, making connections, and helping make a difference.
Our Values
COMPASSION
HUMILITY
KINDNESS
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Rev Bills Crews - Exodus Foundation
“We’re excited to report the delivery of a brand-new food van. It will enable us to serve even more meals to our guests and stretch your donations further. The new van will build on the legacy of the old which served over 390,000 meals to the needy. It utilises airline-style, temperature-controlled food trolleys which can be loaded in our Exodus Foundation kitchen then wheeled to the van and hydraulically stowed in place. The new food van was generously funded by Gary Johnson, founder of Jaycar Electronics. It will enable us to meet the growing demand for our meal services and exceed best-practice food safety standards”.
Meet the Directors
The Bayard Foundation is led by a team of passionate people who strive to empower the community. Get to know us.
Kerry Anne Johnston
Director
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Kerry-Anne is involved with many foundations and organizations for over 20 years and is currently on the NSW Advisory Board for the Starlight Children's Foundation and The Charlie Teo Foundation, and the advisory board for Sydney Modern, AGNSW. Kerry-Anne's endless efforts as a volunteer and philanthropist have not gone unnoticed. She is the founding member of the Australian Red Cross Society of Women Leaders (SWL), a Goodwill Ambassador for FSHD (a form of Muscular Dystrophy); previously an advisory consultant for BeCentre (therapy for play for traumatized children) and a Co-patron with her husband, Gary for The Steve Waugh Foundation. Kerry-Anne is an avid supporter of Operation Restore Hope, completing her first mission in the Philippines with Dr. Darryl Hodgkinson in 2018. She is presently Director of The Bayard Foundation, donating to charities through their private family fund set up by Jaycar Electronics Pty Ltd. Kerry-Anne is formerly known for her work in The Department of Education for 21 years, teaching both in Australia and overseas. Achieving Assistant Principal and Senior Education Officer in Mathematics, she wrote curriculum and programs to support teachers and is presently a judge for the Harding Miller Education Foundation.
Philip Lupton
Director
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Professional Accountant for over 30 years having commenced with Honan Partners Chartered Accountants in February 1989 and a Partner since 2002. Hold a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University and memberships of - CPA Australia (Fellow), Chartered Accountants Australia + New Zealand, Taxation Institute of Australia (Fellow) and Justice of the Peace. Proud to have been associated with and an advisor to Gary Johnston and Jaycar Group since 1993.