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THE TRUSTEE FOR BESEN FAMILY FOUNDATION

FoundationRegistryABN 59679095963VIC
Relationships
22
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$2.0M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 22 June 2026
Found in 2 systems—ACNC CharitiesFoundations

Board Interlocks (6 shared directors)

Carol Schwartzalso sits on
Austem Foundation LtdClimate Council of Australia LimitedGrattan InstituteUNIVERSAL COMMONS LTDWomen's Leadership Institute Australia Inc
Deborah Dadonalso sits on
Maple FoundationTIKKUN OLAM MAKERS MELBOURNE LTD.
Naomi Milgromalso sits on
Naomi Milgrom Foundation LimitedPHOTO AUSTRALIA LTD
Christine Fleeralso sits on
Tarrawarra Museum Of Art Limited
DEBORAH DADONalso sits on
THE TRUSTEE FOR THE AJF INNOVATION FUND
Terry Christofidesalso sits on
Trustee for TarraWarra Museum of Art Foundation

Giving Philosophy

The Besen Family Foundation approaches giving with a focus on supporting projects that have a positive impact on the community, with an emphasis on inclusion, equity, empowerment, and unity. The foundation believes in the importance of supporting a range of areas, including arts, health, education, environment, and community, and is committed to making a positive social and environmental impact through its investments.

Wealth Source:Sussan Group retail

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should ensure that their proposals align with the foundation's focus areas and demonstrate a clear commitment to making a positive social and environmental impact.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$2.0M$2.8M$45.6M$1.8M
2022$1.9M$9.2M$43.7M$-7,262,291
2021$2.2M$4.8M$54.0M$3.5M
2020$2.7M$3.4M$50.5M$-733,239
2019$2.8M$3.0M$54.1M$-140,316
2018$2.9M$3.0M$51.1M$-407,830
2017$3.3M$2.8M$50.4M$267K
0
Grants Given (AU)
$2.3M
Staff (FTE)
2
Volunteers
2
Donations Received
$50K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-59679095963
ABN
59679095963
Sector
indigenous
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
artsindigenoushealtheducationenvironmentcommunity
Geography
AU-VIC
Target Recipients
nfpcommunity_org
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsEarly ChildhoodEthnic GroupsGeneral CommunityOther CharitiesDisaster VictimsAnimalsEnvironment

Board & Leadership (5)

Financials

Revenue
$2.0M
Assets
$45.6M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
22

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

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

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External Link

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
3121
Locality
RICHMOND EAST
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 8/10
LGA
Yarra
SA2 Region
Richmond (South) - Cremorne
Entities in Area
889
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