Mjd Foundation Limited

Government Funding ($137K)

Political Donations ($589K)

Board Interlocks (3 shared directors)

Giving Philosophy

The MJD Foundation operates on a 'Our Way' philosophy where everything is led by people with MJD and their families. They prioritize grassroots, community-driven approaches with strong cultural safety, working to overcome barriers that prevent remote Indigenous Australians from accessing equitable services. Their theory of change focuses on combining direct service delivery with research to eventually find treatments or cures, while ensuring clients can live in their remote communities for as long as possible through best-practice clinical and community supports.

Tips for Applicants

The MJD Foundation is primarily a service delivery organization rather than a grantmaker. They do not appear to have open grant programs for external organizations. Rather than applying for grants, potential partners should consider: (1) aligning with their existing focus on MJD/SCA7, Indigenous health, and disability in remote NT/QLD; (2) offering corporate sponsorships tied to their NAIDOC week activities, equipment needs, or travel/logistics costs; (3) supporting their research initiatives or careworker training module development; (4) exploring in-kind support opportunities such as the Kin Connect Program with CareFlight. They value partnerships with organizations that share their commitment to Indigenous-led approaches and remote community support.

Financial History (7 years)