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Credit Union Foundation Australia

FoundationRegistryABN 12217831154NSW
Relationships
11
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$1.8M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 19 June 2026
Found in 2 systemsACNC CharitiesFoundations

Board Interlocks (4 shared directors)

Giving Philosophy

CUFA believes in sustainable poverty alleviation through economic empowerment, focusing on building financial capability and creating livelihood opportunities. They view credit unions as community-owned institutions that can drive local economic growth, with revenue cycles that reinvest back into communities. Their theory of change centers on financial inclusion, skills training, and supporting micro-enterprises to help communities weather economic shocks and build long-term prosperity.

Wealth Source:Corporate foundation established by the Australian credit union sector (likely Credit Union Australia and related entities). The wealth source is the financial services sector.

Tips for Applicants

Given CUFA's focus on financial inclusion and economic empowerment in Asia-Pacific, applicants should demonstrate strong community impact, sustainable livelihood programs, and partnerships with local organizations. The foundation appears to prioritize credit union development, financial literacy education, and micro-enterprise support. Direct contact via info@cufa.org.au is recommended for specific application processes.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$1.8M$2.9M$566K$-1,146,941
2022$719K$1.3M$1.3M$-558,301
2021$748K$921K$1.7M$-74,038
2020$1.3M$1.1M$2.0M$157K
2019$1.2M$1.5M$2.1M$-169,578
2018$1.3M$1.6M$2.5M$-318,105
2017$2.1M$2.3M$2.8M$-112,425
Govt Revenue
$1.4M
0
Staff (FTE)
23
Volunteers
26
Donations Received
$112K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-12217831154
ABN
12217831154
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
youthageddisadvantageddisabilityrural_remote
Beneficiaries
AdultsAgedChildrenOverseasEthnic GroupsFamiliesFinancially DisadvantagedDisabilityRural & RemoteYouth

Board & Leadership (4)

Financials

Revenue
$1.8M
Assets
$566K

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
11

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

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External Link

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2060
Locality
North Sydney - Lavender Bay
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 10/10
LGA
North Sydney
Entities in Area
1,534
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Disability Market Context

NDIS Layer
State Providers
4,591
Thin Districts
2
Very Thin
1
Local Alternatives
0
14 community-controlled orgs in postcode

This 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.

Thinnest Districts In NSW
Far West49 providers
Far West51 providers
Southern NSW242 providers
Captured Markets
Far West95%
Mid North Coast89%
Western NSW75%
Murrumbidgee71%