Angelique Boileau
Founder
Over 30 years of personal philanthropy, driving the Foundation's vision of purposeful, measurable giving.
Our Story
A personal commitment to practical, measurable impact across South Australia.
Our Story
From a leap of faith to a life of giving
In 1989, Angelique and Michael Boileau left Melbourne for Adelaide to start a Xerox dealership — in the middle of a recession, with interest rates at 19 per cent. Friends told them Adelaide was the worst place in the country to start a business. Angelique's answer: “People are people, and we are a people's people. It depends on you yourself — not the place.”
On their accountant's advice, they sold everything they owned to fund the business. “A house will never earn you an income,” he told them. “The business will. If you're successful, it can buy your house back for you.” They moved into a rented property, brought Angelique's elderly parents with them, and built Boileau Business Technologies from nothing.
Over 36 years, the company grew with the times — from photocopiers to multifunction devices, then into managed IT services with its own data-centre infrastructure. But the numbers Angelique is proudest of aren't revenue figures. Half of Boileau's customers stayed with the company for more than 20 years. And of the 28 community organisations the business sponsored over the years, every single one became a long-term client — and a lifelong friend.
It's got to be a win-win. If it's my personal giving, I don't expect a return. But those sponsorships built something better than returns — they built trust, and one big happy friendship.
— Angelique Boileau, Founder
Two years ago, the compulsory acquisition of the company's building brought the business chapter to a close sooner than planned. For Angelique, it became the push to finally begin something she had dreamed about for years: a family foundation dedicated to the South Australian community that had given her family so much.
Today, the Boileau Family Foundation supports the Hutt Street Centre, St Vincent de Paul, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Australian Dance Theatre and Zoos SA — not just with funding, but with time, involvement and connection.
Our Approach
Mission
The Foundation's Mission
We build awareness for high-impact charities and connect supporters directly to programs delivering measurable outcomes across Australian communities.
Spotlight Impact
We spotlight charities with a clear mission, strong governance, and proven community results.
Direct Connection
We connect donors directly to official partner channels so contributions remain transparent and accountable.
Measurable Change
We back programs that create lasting social, community, and cultural benefit across Australia.
Process
How We Support
Our model is referral-based and project-led. We guide supporters directly to partner organisations so support reaches the frontline services and programs immediately.
- Support is project-based, not generic.
- Projects are selected with clear start and finish dates.
- Support can be aligned for up to three years.
- Supporters can contribute financially, through personal time, or both.
Board
People stewarding the work
Paul Edginton
Board Advisory Member
Tim Sargent
Board Advisory Member
Who We Support
Our Trusted Charity Partners
Supporters
Our Supporters
Mackbel Films
David Mackey
David has committed his expert film skills to developing cinematic content for the Boileau Family Foundation, his contributions are actively spreading awareness for philanthropy within the South Australian community.
Think Online
Liam Meacham and Alexander West
Liam and Alex at Think Online built the Boileau Family Foundation website and continue to maintain it, keeping partner pages, events and stories current so supporters can find the Foundation's work and follow where it leads.