AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION
Concentration RiskGiving Philosophy
The foundation believes in empowering individuals and organizations to contribute to a fairer, more sustainable Australia through collaborative philanthropy. By prioritizing responsible investing and strategic giving, they focus on creating meaningful change for communities and the environment.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants are encouraged to ensure their proposals align with the foundation's focus areas, particularly community and environmental impact, and to stay informed about specific funding opportunities through the foundation's website.
Programs & Opportunities (2)
Portal for grant seekers to explore funding opportunities across ACF's community of funds.
ACF's flagship collective giving program tackling Australia's biggest issues in social, cultural, and environmental justice. Fundholders pool resources and make collective granting decisions. Events scheduled in Melbourne (May 7), Sydney (May 12), and Brisbane (May 12) in 2026.
Notable Grants
- $5 million to various nonprofits for community projects
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21.0M | $15.7M | $102.8M | $11.2M |
| 2022 | $19.0M | $15.9M | $92.0M | $-7,611,539 |
| 2021 | $18.0M | $11.1M | $98.9M | $15.9M |
| 2020 | $19.5M | $15.6M | $82.8M | $3.9M |
| 2019 | $14.3M | $10.3M | $78.5M | $6.3M |
| 2018 | $20.6M | $9.2M | $72.3M | $12.0M |
| 2017 | $13.0M | $9.4M | $61.1M | $5.8M |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-57967620066
- ABN
- 57967620066
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (10)
- chair
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- secretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $21.0M
- Assets
- $102.8M
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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External ecosystem profile linked from GrantScope for additional context. JusticeHub content is maintained separately.
View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 3002
- Locality
- EAST MELBOURNE
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 10/10
- LGA
- Melbourne
- SA2 Region
- East Melbourne
- Entities in Area
- 321