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Clontarf Foundation

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryPBIABN 77131909405WA
Relationships
39
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$79.3M
Contract Value
$924K
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Data as of: 27 Apr 2026
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About

The Clontarf Foundation operates education programs specifically for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men across Australia. Through 161 school-based academies, they use sport, mentorship, and structured activities to improve school attendance, Year 12 completion rates, and employment outcomes for approximately 12,500 Indigenous male students.

Government Funding ($9K)

PAULINE E MCLEOD FOUNDATION LIMITED — $5,000 to the Clontarf Foundation (2022)
1 record
$5K
PAULINE E MCLEOD FOUNDATION LIMITED — $4,154 to the Clontarf Foundation (2023)
1 record
$4K
THE TRUSTEE FOR ASHIRWAD FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA — Support to Clontarf Foundation
1 record
The Trustee for the Waislitz Foundation — Support for Clontarf Foundation (Indigenous youth)
1 record

Lobbying Connections (2)

Top Contracts (1)

3000411046
Department of Defence · Jan 2026–June 2030
$462K

Giving Philosophy

The Foundation uses a relationship-based approach combining supportive mentorship, a welcoming environment, and diverse activities (primarily sport) to build self-esteem and keep Indigenous young men engaged in education. They focus on long-term behavioral change through discipline, life skills development, and employment pathways rather than direct financial grants. Programs are embedded within schools through 'academies' staffed by trained directors and officers.

Wealth Source:Not applicable - this is an operational foundation funded through corporate partnerships, government contracts, and philanthropic donations rather than a grantmaking foundation funded by a single wealth source. Founded by educator Gerard Neesham.

Tips for Applicants

This is not a grantmaking foundation - it operates direct service programs. Schools or education departments interested in establishing a Clontarf Academy should approach through their partnerships team. Individuals cannot apply for funding but Indigenous young men can participate through their school. Corporate partners and philanthropists support the Foundation's operations rather than applying for grants.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$79.3M$76.0M$63.7M$3.3M
2022$69.3M$67.9M$60.8M$1.4M
2021$63.9M$61.9M$69.9M$2.2M
2020$57.8M$55.6M$79.7M$2.5M
2019$58.4M$52.3M$83.4M$6.2M
2018$47.4M$43.0M$71.9M$4.5M
2017$41.1M$38.5M$75.2M$2.7M
Govt Revenue
$58.4M
0
Staff (FTE)
546
Volunteers
100
Donations Received
$18.7M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-77131909405
ABN
77131909405
Sector
education
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
educationindigenousyouthcommunity
Geography
AU-NationalAU-WAAU-NTAU-QLDAU-NSWAU-VICAU-SA
Target Recipients
schoolindividualcommunity_org
Purposes
General PublicSocial Welfare
Beneficiaries
First NationsChildrenMalesYouth

Board & Leadership (17)

  • Gerard Neesham OAM, Dip.Ed
    ceo
  • John Gillam
    chair
  • Thomas O'Leary
    chair
  • Brian Tyson
    director
  • Christopher Stavrianou
    director
  • Isaac Gibbs
    director
  • Jennifer Collard
    director
  • Jonathan McLeod
    director
  • Jonathan Richard McLeod
    director
  • Karen Jones
    director
  • Michael Lloyd Gooda
    director
  • Michael McCormack
    director
  • William Johnstone
    director
  • Craig Brierty
    other
  • Kerry Burke
    other
  • Nick Jenkins
    other
  • Jane Conder
    secretary

Financials

Revenue
$79.3M
Assets
$63.7M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
39

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

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

JusticeHub

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
6102
Locality
Bentley - Wilson - St James
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 3/10
LGA
South Perth
Entities in Area
153

This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 30% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).

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