EMPIRE THEATRES FOUNDATION
Concentration RiskBoard Interlocks (2 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
Empire Theatres Foundation champions inclusive, diverse cultural experiences and creative development in regional Queensland. It supports arts access and participation through direct programming, venue partnerships, and community engagement initiatives that nurture cultural growth and creative connections.
Tips for Applicants
Align proposals with regional arts development, youth cultural engagement, or community access to performing arts. Demonstrate connection to Toowoomba/Darling Downs region and capacity to leverage the foundation's venue and community networks.
Programs & Opportunities (2)
Annual program for creative people aged 12-25 (preferably) to undertake short courses at leading Australian performing arts educational institutions. Focuses on developing skills in dance, acting, instrumental music, singing, music theatre, and film and television. Applications typically open July 1 and close July 29. In 2025, over $26,000 was awarded to 37 recipients.
Offered every second year, this bursary provides up to AUD$20,000 for career development to a suitably qualified applicant in the performing arts. An additional sum of up to AUD$2,000 is available for a performance/masterclass component in Toowoomba, and AUD$500 for a post-course report.
Notable Grants
- Over $26,000 in Youth Bursaries awarded to 37 young performers in 2025 for professional development at institutions like NIDA, Queensland Conservatorium, and The Australian Ballet School.
- Brian Boak 'Outstanding Performer' Bursary of up to AUD$20,000 awarded biennially for career development in performing arts.
Financial History (2 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73K | $82K | $864K | $-9,162 |
| 2022 | $61K | $61K | $870K | $-351 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-69130487365
- ABN
- 69130487365
- Sector
- arts
- Website
- empiretheatre.com.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (12)
- chair
- chair
- other
- trustee
- trustee
- trustee
- trustee
- trustee
- trustee
- trustee
- trustee
- trustee
Financials
- Revenue
- $73K
- Assets
- $864K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 30
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 4350
- Locality
- ATHOL
- Remoteness
- Inner Regional Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 4/10
- LGA
- Toowoomba
- SA2 Region
- Toowoomba - West
- Entities in Area
- 1,637