The Eleanor Dark Foundation Limited
Concentration RiskGiving Philosophy
The Eleanor Dark Foundation approaches its giving by valuing the development of writers and the literary community, selecting recipients through a range of fellowship and residency programs that support emerging and established writers. It prioritizes empowering writers at every stage of their career and fostering a thriving literary culture in Australia.
Tips for Applicants
To approach this funder, applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to their writing practice and a clear understanding of how the foundation's programs can support their career development. They should also highlight their potential to contribute to the literary community in Australia and align their application with the foundation's stated priorities and values.
Programs & Opportunities (4)
Fellowship supporting writers with their literary projects
International residency exchange program for Australian writers
Fellowship for writers with disability, providing dedicated time and space for creative work
Fellowship supporting writers engaged with climate themes
Notable Grants
- The Eleanor Dark Foundation Limited
- The Eleanor Dark Foundation Limited
- The Eleanor Dark Foundation Limited
- The Eleanor Dark Foundation Limited
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $980K | $974K | $2.8M | $6K |
| 2022 | $985K | $918K | $2.5M | $68K |
| 2021 | $759K | $776K | $2.6M | $-17,395 |
| 2020 | $803K | $575K | $2.5M | $228K |
| 2019 | $642K | $631K | $2.1M | $12K |
| 2018 | $574K | $572K | $2.2M | $3K |
| 2017 | $540K | $536K | $1.9M | $4K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-12003806371
- ABN
- 12003806371
- Sector
- arts
- Website
- www.varuna.com.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (12)
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- chair
- director
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- public officer
Financials
- Revenue
- $980K
- Assets
- $2.8M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 44
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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