The Smith Family
Concentration RiskAbout
The Smith Family is an Australian philanthropic foundation dedicated to overcoming educational inequality caused by poverty. They provide long-term educational support, including financial assistance, mentorship, and targeted programs, to disadvantaged children and young people across Australia to help them create better futures.
Government Funding ($1.5M)
Lobbying Connections (1)
Top Contracts (top 5)
Giving Philosophy
The Smith Family believes education is the most powerful change agent and focuses on deepening its impact through personalised, evidence-based practice, data, and digital solutions. They partner with students, families, schools, and community partners to deliver programs that improve educational outcomes, with an ambition to significantly increase their reach to disadvantaged children, young people, and their parents/carers. Their strategy includes commitments to child safety, reconciliation, diversity, and environmental sustainability.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants (individuals/families seeking support) should demonstrate clear educational disadvantage and a commitment to their child's learning. They should understand that support is long-term and multi-faceted, focusing on school attendance, academic progression, and post-school engagement in study or work. Emphasise how their support aligns with The Smith Family's mission to overcome educational inequality through a comprehensive, partnership-based approach.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $155.8M | $160.7M | $145.0M | $-3,355,000 |
| 2022 | $145.9M | $144.5M | $139.2M | $1.4M |
| 2021 | $154.4M | $126.4M | $126.1M | $28.0M |
| 2020 | $145.3M | $125.8M | $99.5M | $30.3M |
| 2019 | $127.1M | $125.3M | $67.3M | $1.7M |
| 2018 | $113.9M | $130.3M | $64.5M | $1.6M |
| 2017 | $117.2M | $113.0M | $63.8M | $6.0M |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-28000030179
- ABN
- 28000030179
- Sector
- education
- Website
- thesmithfamily.com.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (10)
- Nicholas Moorechair
- Adrian Kloedendirector
- Caroline Fishpooldirector
- Doug Taylordirector
- Gregory Barnesdirector
- Lisa Pauldirector
- Mark Ryandirector
- Peter Radolldirector
- Rosheen Garnondirector
- Sean Davisdirector
Financials
- Revenue
- $175.0M
- Assets
- $145.0M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 60
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
- 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