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Australian Cancer Research Foundation

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ABN 27076461360|Sydney, NSW 2000|www.acrf.com.auACNC Register →
Revenue
$14.6M
Total Assets
$35.0M
Staff FTE
21
Volunteers
2

About

The Australian Cancer Research Foundation supports medical research to improve outcomes for people affected by cancer, with a focus on funding innovative projects and technologies to accelerate breakthroughs. They serve people with cancer, particularly those with aggressive and lethal forms of the disease, such as brain cancer. Their approach involves investing in cutting-edge research and technologies to improve treatment options and patient outcomes.

Programs (5)

ACRF BRAIINSTORM Program

A national initiative to fast-track new personalised treatments for high-grade gliomas, the most aggressive and deadly brain cancers in children and adults

ACRF Centre of Advanced Imaging-Guided Cancer Therapeutics

A program using world-first total-body PET/CT scanning technology to transform targeted cancer treatments

The ACRF Childhood Cancer Early Detection, Prevention and Treatment Program

A program reducing childhood cancer deaths through early detection, prevention and new solutions for previously untreatable cancers

The ACRF Centre for Dynamic Immuno-Oncology

A research initiative tracking, predicting and personalising immunotherapies to improve safety and effectiveness

ACRF Centre for Cellular Imaging of Precision Immunotherapy

A program cracking the immunotherapy effectiveness code for those who currently have a poor response

Outcomes

Grant awards: $204 million invested to date
Number of projects supported: Multiple innovative projects in Australia
Potential lives saved: Hundreds of young lives every year
Treatment options improved: Development of targeted treatments for all types of cancer

ACNC Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsStaff
FY2023$14.6M$9.2M$35.0M21 FTE + 2 vol
FY2022$12.1M$10.7M$27.1M20 FTE + 3 vol
FY2021$11.1M$10.7M$26.7M18 FTE + 3 vol
FY2020$12.3M$11.0M$28.5M15 FTE + 3 vol
FY2019$12.4M$22.7M$26.6M16 FTE + 15 vol
FY2018$11.9M$9.6M$25.6M16 FTE + 20 vol
FY2017$10.0M$12.2M$26.5M18 FTE + 20 vol
7yr historySource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Health
Beneficiaries
Chronic Illness

Domains

health

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium
Last enriched: 6 May 2026
Registered: 3 December 2012
Latest financials: FY2023
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