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The Judith Neilson Head Trust

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ABN 43351953836|Chippendale, NSW 2008|judithneilsonfoundation.orgACNC Register →
Revenue
$9.2M
Total Assets
$35.6M

About

The Judith Neilson Foundation is a large private philanthropic organization that invests in partnerships across Africa, Australia, and globally through innovation. In Africa, they focus on strengthening health systems, growing inclusive economies, and supporting African leadership with a priority on women, girls, and young people. In Australia, their work centers on economic equity, justice, and safety for women and girls experiencing systemic disadvantage, with a focus on First Nations women's leadership.

Programs (6)

Africa Portfolio

Health systems strengthening, inclusive economies, and leadership development across sub-Saharan Africa with focus on women, girls and young people

Australia Portfolio

Economic equity, justice and safety programs for women and girls experiencing systemic disadvantage, prioritizing First Nations women's leadership

Innovation Portfolio

Backing bold ideas and practical solutions that rethink systems for lasting change in cities globally

African Cities Innovation Fund

Supporting locally-led urban innovation across African cities

Women's Economic Empowerment Program

Grants supporting women-led economic initiatives

PARt Program (Police Aboriginal Referral Team)

Police training program in Northern Territory for improved community engagement

Outcomes

Geographic Reach: Sub-Saharan Africa, Australia (NT focus), Global innovation
Focus Areas: Health systems, economic equity, justice and safety for women and girls

ACNC Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsStaff
FY2023$9.2M$4.6M$35.6M
FY2022$4.9M$8.8M$28.7M
FY2021$8.3M$6.4M$33.0M
FY2020$15.0M$105.5M$28.1M
FY2019$163.9M$45.6M$118.5M
5yr historySource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Culture
Beneficiaries
First NationsOverseasFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMigrants & RefugeesOther CharitiesHomelessness RiskPre/Post ReleaseUnemployedVictims of Crime

Domains

healtheconomic developmentfirst nationswomencommunity developmentjusticeyouth

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium
Last enriched: 12 March 2026
Registered: 16 October 2018
Latest financials: FY2023
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