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The Surf Life Saving Foundation

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryPBIABN 47945812553QLD
Relationships
134
Data Sources
2
Political Donations
$3.8M
Total Outbound
$3.8M
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Data as of: 22 June 2026
Found in 3 systemsPolitical DonationsACNC CharitiesFoundations

Political Donations ($3.8M)

A.C.N. 010 507 614 Pty Ltd
116 donations · 2014-15–2019-20
$3.8M

Board Interlocks (6 shared directors)

Giving Philosophy

Supporting community safety through the preservation of life on Australian beaches. The foundation believes in empowering volunteers and communities to prevent drowning and coastal emergencies through education, training, and accessible safety infrastructure.

Wealth Source:The foundation is a corporate foundation established by and associated with Surf Life Saving Australia, a large national nonprofit organization. Revenue comes from donations, corporate partnerships, and fundraising activities rather than a single founder's wealth.

Tips for Applicants

As the foundation primarily funds Surf Life Saving clubs and affiliated organizations, applicants should have clear connections to surf lifesaving operations. Focus applications on direct community safety outcomes and volunteer support. Given the Queensland focus, emphasize Queensland-based activities or national programs with Queensland components.

Programs & Opportunities (1)

Grant Seeking Unit Support
grant ·

Free grant research, writing, and application support for Surf Life Saving clubs seeking funding for equipment, youth development, community education, mental health initiatives, and capital works projects. Contact: (07) 3177 5855

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$46.2M$46.4M$15.1M$-142,478
2022$38.7M$38.1M$15.1M$613K
2021$33.3M$34.8M$14.4M$-1,491,317
2020$30.3M$30.5M$15.4M$-102,278
2019$33.7M$32.9M$12.3M$793K
2018$34.8M$33.7M$16.0M$1.1M
2017$35.8M$34.6M$14.2M$1.2M
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Grants Given (AU)
$7.5M
Staff (FTE)
44.3
0
Donations Received
$7.5M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-47945812553
ABN
47945812553
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Geography
AU-QLD
Target Recipients
community
Purposes
Security
Beneficiaries
General Community

Board & Leadership (4)

Financials

Revenue
$46.2M
Assets
$15.1M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
134

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

JusticeHub

External Link

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
4006
Locality
4006
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 9/10
Entities in Area
1,103