MRC Foundation
Giving Philosophy
The MRC Foundation prioritises collaborative, community-focused giving that creates meaningful and lasting impact. The foundation values partnerships with established charity organisations and community groups, and demonstrates particular commitment to supporting vulnerable populations, racing industry participants, and equine welfare initiatives. Its approach combines direct funding with in-kind support and community engagement through events and fundraising activities.
Tips for Applicants
Organisations should align their programs with the foundation's four key focus areas (charity, community, racing participants, or equine welfare) and demonstrate clear community benefit. Applicants based in Victoria with established track records and partnerships are likely to be favoured; consider highlighting how your work supports vulnerable populations or addresses health, disability, or community safety outcomes.
Notable Grants
- Support for RULE Prostate Cancer through the Stable Wellbeing Program
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $224K | $11K |
| 2022 | $1.1M | $1.2M | $255K | $-13,189 |
| 2021 | $307K | $186K | $156K | $120K |
| 2020 | $548K | $561K | $557K | $-13,318 |
| 2019 | $784K | $805K | $82K | $-21,093 |
| 2018 | $652K | $767K | $204K | $-114,811 |
| 2017 | $546K | $522K | $200K | $24K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-36621981453
- ABN
- 36621981453
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (12)
- Caitrin Kellychair
- Amanda Fishdirector
- Belinda Meyersdirector
- Frank Poliodirector
- Paul Hodgsondirector
- Robyn Graydirector
- Ashleigh Barberother
- Amanda Fishtrustee
- Belinda Meyerstrustee
- Frank Polliotrustee
- Paul Hodgsontrustee
- Steven Conleytrustee
Financials
- Revenue
- $275.0M
- Assets
- $224K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 14
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
- 3145
- Locality
- CAULFIELD EAST
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 10/10
- LGA
- Glen Eira
- SA2 Region
- Malvern East
- Entities in Area
- 262
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.