Lions NSW-Act Save Sight Foundation Charitable Trust
About
The Lions Save Sight Foundation NSW and ACT aims to promote, advance and assist the research into the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of anomalies and diseases of the eye. The foundation contributes to the Lions NSW Eye Bank. The Grants Program assists with equipment for hospitals and in
Giving Philosophy
The foundation approaches giving by funding specific research projects that focus on eye disease and preventable blindness. They partner with leading Australian eye research organisations and ophthalmologists, aiming to advance medical knowledge and find cures to improve sight for Australians.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should focus their proposals on medical research into eye diseases and preventable blindness. Ensure your project aligns with their mission and demonstrates partnership with leading Australian eye research organisations or ophthalmologists. Adhere strictly to the annual grant guidelines and submission deadlines.
Programs & Opportunities (1)
Grants are offered annually to support specific research projects focused on the causes and cures of eye disease and preventable blindness. Grants are typically for 12 months, with a maximum of $30,000 per project, or up to $60,000 over two years. Applications open annually, with successful applicants notified in November and grants commencing in January of the following year.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $293K | $182K | $5.5M | $498K |
| 2022 | $432K | $505K | $5.0M | $-73,001 |
| 2021 | $387K | $478K | $6.0M | $240K |
| 2020 | $296K | $312K | $5.4M | $195K |
| 2019 | $384K | $334K | $5.0M | $519K |
| 2018 | $345K | $329K | $4.6M | $118K |
| 2017 | $335K | $300K | $4.0M | $82K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-57536782464
- ABN
- 57536782464
- Sector
- community
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership
- Professor Minas T. Coroneo OAM - Chair
- Mr Paul O'Rourke AM
- Dr Michael H. H. Forrest
- Mr David R. Jones
- Mr Ian K. Hembrow
- Lion Graeme M. Symonds
- Lion Anthony G. Raves
- Lion William G. Van Kruining
- Lion Warren F. King OAM
Financials
- Revenue
- $293K
- Assets
- $5.5M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 35
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
- 2287
- Locality
- BIRMINGHAM GARDENS
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 5/10
- LGA
- Lake Macquarie
- SA2 Region
- Wallsend - Elermore Vale
- Entities in Area
- 252
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.