The Lysicrates Foundation Limited
Concentration RiskGiving Philosophy
The foundation values excellence in Australian playwriting and supports mid-career writers through commission-based awards. It emphasizes empowering young audiences to vote for winners and provides holistic support including dramaturgical assistance to help plays reach full performance.
Tips for Applicants
Focus on writing for children and youth theatre, as audiences vote on winners. Emphasize distinctly Australian narratives and ensure your work is production-ready, given their emphasis on helping winners get plays fully ready for performance.
Programs & Opportunities (2)
An annual playwriting competition for adults, where the winner receives a commission to finish their play and a return trip to Athens.
An annual playwriting competition for children (aged 11-14), where students vote for the winning play. The winning playwright receives a commission to complete their work.
Notable Grants
- ~$450,000 for the restoration of the Choregic Monument of Lysicrates (from private and public sources)
- Joseph Brown received a $12,000 commission for 'Nothing Scares Us Any More' as the 2023 Martin-Lysicrates Prize winner.
- Melissa Bunic won the 2017 Lysicrates Prize for 'Ghosting the Party', which was to be produced by Griffin Theatre.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $126K | $244K | $159K | $-118,032 |
| 2022 | $256K | $60K | $256K | $196K |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-19605412422
- ABN
- 19605412422
- Sector
- arts
- Website
- lysicratesfoundation.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (25)
- Kathleen Gilbertboard member
- Deepinder Millerdirector
- John Azariasdirector
- Michael Diamonddirector
- Patricia Azariasdirector
- Sandra Gavdirector
- Simon Hannigandirector
- Vanessa Tay Chia Chiadirector
- Bark Michaelother
- John Azariasother
- Kathryn Greinerother
- Patricia Azariasother
- Prof Ross Steeleother
- Professor the Hon Bob Carrother
- The Honourable TF Bathurst ACother
- Dr Deepinder Millertrustee
- George Frazistrustee
- Kathleen Gilberttrustee
- Lee Lewistrustee
- Michael Diamondtrustee
- Sandra Gavtrustee
- Shane Lloydtrustee
- Simon Hannigantrustee
- Sue Chrysanthoutrustee
- Vanessa Taytrustee
Financials
- Revenue
- $126K
- Assets
- $159K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 38
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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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2000
- Locality
- Sydney (North) - Millers Point
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 4/10
- LGA
- Sydney
- SA2 Region
- Sydney (North) - Millers Point
- Entities in Area
- 10,071
Disability Market Context
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