Matthew Flinders Foundation Limited
About
The Matthew Flinders Foundation is a school-based philanthropic organisation dedicated to supporting Matthew Flinders Anglican College in Buderim, Queensland. The Foundation raises funds to enhance educational facilities, scholarship programs, and student experiences through capital projects and annual giving. It serves students from early childhood through secondary education, with a particular focus on enabling access and excellence through scholarship support.
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation values personal, values-aligned giving and works with donors to ensure gifts reflect their passions, whether through scholarships or capital infrastructure. It prioritises student-focused initiatives that create safe, supportive learning environments and enhance opportunities for academic, cultural, and sporting excellence. The Foundation emphasises long-term community engagement and building enduring relationships with parents, staff, and stakeholders.
Tips for Applicants
Prospective donors should contact the Head of Community and Advancement to discuss alignment with Foundation priorities—either scholarship support or capital facility projects. Given the school-focused mission and modest annual giving of $25,000, this funder is most accessible to those connected to the College community or with specific interest in supporting Anglican education in the Sunshine Coast region.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $248K | $100K | $889K | $148K |
| 2022 | $275K | $103K | $741K | $172K |
| 2021 | $242K | $1.4M | $569K | $-1,131,397 |
| 2020 | $160K | $156K | $1.7M | $4K |
| 2019 | $232K | $82K | $1.7M | $150K |
| 2018 | $136K | $106K | $1.5M | $30K |
| 2017 | $204K | $17K | $1.5M | $188K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-55066501817
- ABN
- 55066501817
- Sector
- education
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Financials
- Revenue
- $248K
- Assets
- $889K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 16
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 4556
- Locality
- Buderim - North
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 8/10
- LGA
- Sunshine Coast
- SA2 Region
- Buderim - North
- Entities in Area
- 474
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.