The Trustee For Documentary Australia
Concentration RiskAbout
The Trustee For Documentary Australia is a unique Australian not-for-profit organisation that champions powerful stories for social change through documentary films. They provide independent filmmakers with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, enabling them to access philanthropic funding and for donors to tax-effectively support issues they care about, while also amplifying the impact of these documentaries.
Giving Philosophy
Documentary Australia's philosophy centers on the transformative power of documentary film to inspire action on important social issues. They act as a conduit between philanthropists and filmmakers, offering fiscal sponsorship to allow tax-deductible donations. Their approach involves guiding filmmakers on impact strategies and outreach, and connecting them with activists, educators, and change-makers to maximize advocacy goals, driven by values of integrity, inclusiveness, innovation, and inspiration.
Tips for Applicants
Filmmakers seeking support should submit applications for fiscal sponsorship through their online portal. It is crucial to align projects with their mission of inspiring social change and addressing one of their seven key issue areas (Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Human Rights & Social Justice, Women & Girls, Indigenous, Youth & Education, and The Arts). Attending their 'Impact & Fundraising 101 Workshop' is also recommended for insights into maximizing project pages and impact strategies.
Notable Grants
- Saving Tuvalu (60% funded project focusing on Environment and Human Rights & Social Justice through their platform)
- Ghosthunter (highlighted case study for social impact documentary supported through their platform)
- Backtrack Boys (highlighted case study for social impact documentary supported through their platform)
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.7M | $5.3M | $3.1M | $-551,042 |
| 2022 | $4.8M | $5.5M | $3.2M | $-738,593 |
| 2021 | $5.6M | $6.1M | $3.8M | $-411,067 |
| 2020 | $4.7M | $5.1M | $4.2M | $-341,648 |
| 2019 | $4.7M | $4.5M | $4.5M | $142K |
| 2018 | $4.1M | $3.9M | $4.4M | $135K |
| 2017 | $6.4M | $6.3M | $4.4M | $92K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-11227328793
- ABN
- 11227328793
- Sector
- arts
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (10)
- Andrew Myerdirector
- Andrew Wisemandirector
- Anita Jacobydirector
- Ben Ferrisdirector
- James Logie-Smithdirector
- Michael Radovnikovicdirector
- Mitzi Diane Goldmandirector
- Susan Maslindirector
- Tomaj Bayatdirector
- Winsome Bernarddirector
Financials
- Revenue
- $4.7M
- Assets
- $3.1M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 19
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
JusticeHub
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2021
- Locality
- Paddington - Moore Park
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 10/10
- LGA
- Randwick
- SA2 Region
- Paddington - Moore Park
- Entities in Area
- 267
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.