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Moriarty Foundation

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryPBIABN 39149339284NSW
Relationships
30
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$3.7M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 19 June 2026
Found in 3 systemsJustice FundingACNC CharitiesFoundations

About

The Moriarty Foundation is an Aboriginal-established not-for-profit organisation, founded in 2011 by John Moriarty AM and Ros Moriarty. It is dedicated to creating an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people thrive by addressing intergenerational disadvantage through holistic and culturally-embedded programs. The Foundation primarily operates its own programs directly, focusing on closing gaps in education, health, wellbeing, and employment in remote and regional communities.

Government Funding ($1.5M)

NIAA 1.2 - Children and Schooling
1 record · 2024-25
$1.5M

Board Interlocks (1 shared directors)

Giving Philosophy

The Moriarty Foundation's giving philosophy embraces the Aboriginal worldview to radically shift intergenerational disadvantage. They adopt a community-controlled, upstream, holistic, and integrated approach designed to build wellbeing and strong protective relationships. The Foundation supports parents, families, and communities to unlock their children's potential through locally-led programs that build resilience and sustainable change, with a strong focus on local staff capacity building.

Wealth Source:The foundation was co-founded by John Moriarty AM and Ros Moriarty. Ros Moriarty is a business owner, social investor, author, and Co-Founder, Creative Executive, and Managing Director of Balarinji, an Australian Aboriginal-owned strategy and design company. The wealth supporting the foundation likely stems from the success of Balarinji, which was co-founded by John and Ros Moriarty in 1983, and Ros Moriarty's other business ventures.

Tips for Applicants

The Moriarty Foundation primarily delivers its own programs (John Moriarty Football and Indi Kindi) rather than offering grants to external organisations. Therefore, direct applications for funding or open grant programs are not typically available. Those interested in supporting their work or partnering should explore engagement through their specific initiatives.

Programs & Opportunities (6)

Community Scholarships Pathways Program
grant · indigenous, education, sport, community, youth ·

Launched in 2020, this initiative provides scholarships to selected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes within their regional communities. It includes one-on-one tutoring and mentorship, school equipment and stationery, a placement with a JMF-partnered football club, football equipment, and travel support to foster talent and positive change.

JMF Scholarships & Pathways - Community Scholarships Pathways Program
grant · indigenous, education, sport, community, youth ·

Launched in 2020, this initiative offers scholarships to selected talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes within their regional communities. It includes one-on-one tutoring and mentorship, school supplies, placement with a JMF-partnered football club, football equipment, and travel support.

JMF Scholarships & Pathways - Sydney Scholarships Program
grant · indigenous, education, sport, youth ·

This program provides scholarships to aspiring and talented young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander football players (aged 10-18) to attend top schools in Sydney and undertake intensive football training. It aims to offer opportunities for both advanced education and football development.

John Moriarty Football
grant · indigenous, sport, education, health, community, youth ·

An award-winning initiative that uses football to positively engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, with significant impacts on health, education, wellbeing, and connection to Country. It provides football clinics and tournaments for primary and secondary school-aged children (2-18 years) in remote and regional communities.

John Moriarty Football (JMF)
grant · indigenous, sport, education, health, community, youth ·

An award-winning program established in 2012 that harnesses the power of football to positively engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, typically aged 2-18, across remote and regional communities in NSW, NT, and QLD. It focuses on improving health, education, wellbeing, and connection to Country.

Sydney Scholarships Program
grant · indigenous, education, sport, youth ·

This program supports aspiring and talented young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander football players, aged 10-18, to attend top schools in Sydney and receive intensive football training. It provides opportunities for both education and advanced football development.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$3.7M$3.2M$2.0M$560K
2022$3.1M$3.2M$1.7M$-95,038
2021$3.5M$3.4M$2.5M$140K
2020$2.9M$2.8M$2.6M$118K
2019$1.5M$1.6M$1.7M$-66,415
2018$978K$959K$636K$19K
2017$941K$985K$642K$-44,454
Govt Revenue
$1.7M
0
Staff (FTE)
25.3
0
Donations Received
$352K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-39149339284
ABN
39149339284
Sector
indigenous
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
communityindigenous
Geography
AU-NSWAU-NTAU-QLD
Target Recipients
communityyouthdisadvantagedrural_remoteindigenous
Purposes
Social Welfare
Beneficiaries
First NationsChildrenEarly ChildhoodFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedGeneral CommunityMalesRural & RemoteYouth

Board & Leadership (7)

Financials

Revenue
$3.7M
Assets
$2.0M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
30

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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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2065
Locality
Crows Nest - Waverton
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 10/10
LGA
Willoughby
Entities in Area
782
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