The Myer Foundation
Giving Philosophy
The Myer Foundation believes in empowering communities through strategic philanthropy that addresses systemic challenges. They employ a theory of change that focuses on collaborative partnerships with not-for-profit sectors to enable sustainable impact and innovation.
Tips for Applicants
Focus on demonstrating how your initiative aligns with their thematic interests, particularly Indigenous issues and arts. Highlight collaborative approaches and potential for sustainable impact.
Programs & Opportunities (5)
Provides tax-free grants for individual artists, creators, and cultural leaders.
Supports breakthrough solutions to Australia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.
Created in 1984, these awards recognized and rewarded outstanding achievements in various performing arts disciplines, running for 40 years until 2023.
This program provides multi-year grants to support the general operations of Australian incorporated organizations working to support low-income families to thrive in secure housing.
The Mental Health Program offers multi-year grants to support the general operations of community-based organizations and initiatives focused on empowering people with lived experience to improve mental health outcomes.
Notable Grants
- $1 million to Foodbank Victoria for food relief efforts
- $1.5 million in grants for low-income families supporting secure housing
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.0M | $9.0M | $84.8M | $-5,006,580 |
| 2022 | $8.4M | $6.5M | $82.3M | $1.9M |
| 2021 | $3.5M | $5.1M | $86.2M | $-1,636,252 |
| 2020 | $3.2M | $5.1M | $76.9M | $-1,893,279 |
| 2019 | $5.2M | $6.4M | $78.1M | $-1,166,381 |
| 2018 | $10.1M | $7.6M | $74.7M | $-222,567 |
| 2017 | $7.1M | $8.1M | $70.4M | $-1,000,495 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-46100632395
- ABN
- 46100632395
- Sector
- indigenous
- Website
- myerfoundation.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (6)
- Edwina Myerdirector
- Jemima Myerdirector
- John Spieringsdirector
- Kathryn Faggdirector
- Nicholas Lindsaydirector
- Rupert Myerdirector
Financials
- Revenue
- $4.0M
- Assets
- $84.8M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 101
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
- 3000
- Locality
- MELBOURNE
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 4/10
- LGA
- Melbourne
- SA2 Region
- Melbourne CBD - West
- Entities in Area
- 5,216