It was Sir James’ intent that the board consist of public figures in certain categories to ensure the money was well distributed. These directors would sit alongside Kirby Family members. Detailed below are the Directors who the Kirby family are very grateful to for their support, wisdom and guidance over many years:
| 1996 – current | Ms Helen J Kirby – Chairman |
| 2012 – current | Mr James R Kirby – Vice Chairman |
| 2002 – current | Ms Margaret A Kirby |
| 2020 – current | Mrs Virginia A McClelland |
| 2019 – current | Mr James T Hodgkinson OAM |
| 2011 – current | Emeritus Professor Ross Milbourne AO |
| 1995 – current | Emeritus Professor Christine E Deer AM |
| 1991 – current | Mr David W Smithers AM |
| 2004 – 2020 | Mr Michael J Kirby |
| 1981 – 2018 | Dr Brian W Scott AO |
| 1973 – 2010 | Emeritus Professor Sir Rupert Myers KBE AO FTSE FAA |
| 1971 – 1975 | The Hon. Sir Kevin Ellis, KBE |
| 1967 – 2012 | Mr Raymond J Kirby AO – (Chairman 2002-2012) |
| 1967 – 2002 | Mr Kevin J Kirby AO (Chairman 1971 – 2002) |
| 1967 – 1995 | Sir Frederick Deer, CMG |
| 1967 – 1991 | Sir John Bates, CBE |
| 1967 – 1981 | Sir Walter Scott, CMG |
| 1967 – 1973 | The Hon. Sir Leslie Herron, KBE, CMG, KStJ |
| 1967 – 1971 | Sir James N Kirby, CBE (Chairman 1967 – 1971) |