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Griffith University

Donor-Contractor
FoundationRegistryABN 78106094461QLD
Relationships
1,294
Data Sources
2
Political Donations
$1.5M
Contract Value
$7.7M
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Data as of: 22 Mar 2026

About

Griffith University, as a prominent Australian educational institution, operates as a grantmaker primarily to advance education and research. It supports students through scholarships, researchers through project funding, and initiatives that align with its academic disciplines and community engagement goals, primarily within Australia, with a focus on Queensland and New South Wales.

Giving Philosophy

Griffith University's giving philosophy is rooted in fostering academic excellence, innovation, and societal impact. It values initiatives that align with its strategic research priorities, educational mission, and commitment to community engagement, selecting recipients based on merit and potential for significant contribution.

Wealth Source:The foundation's wealth is derived from a combination of government funding, student fees, philanthropic donations, and commercial activities inherent to a large public university.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should demonstrate strong alignment with Griffith University's specific research priorities, academic disciplines, or student support initiatives. Emphasize academic merit, innovative approaches, and the potential for significant educational or societal impact.

Programs & Opportunities (2)

Griffith Remarkable Scholarship
grant · education · Closes 2025-12-19

This scholarship rewards exceptional students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degree programs at Griffith University, covering 50% of tuition fees.

This scholarship rewards exceptional international students commencing in undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degree programs at Griffith University. It covers 50% of tuition fees for the duration of the program.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$1.1B$1.2B$2.7B$-66,681,000
2022$934.9M$1.0B$2.7B$-69,732,000
2021$1.0B$921.5M$2.6B$122.7M
2020$967.8M$972.9M$2.6B$-5,057,000
2019$1.0B$978.1M$2.5B$52.8M
2018$971.1M$933.5M$2.4B$37.7M
2017$942.4M$881.6M$2.3B$75.7M
Govt Revenue
$613.0M
Grants Given (AU)
$15.5M
Staff (FTE)
3,944
Volunteers
32
Donations Received
$14.1M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-78106094461
ABN
78106094461
Sector
education
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
educationresearch
Geography
AU-QLDAU-NSWAU-National
Target Recipients
studentsresearcherseducational institutionsnon-profit organisations
Purposes
Education
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedEthnic GroupsFemalesGeneral CommunityMalesYouth

Financials

Revenue
$2.0B
Assets
$2.7B

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
1,294

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
4111
Locality
Salisbury - Nathan
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 9/10
LGA
Brisbane
Entities in Area
35
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Donor-Contractor

This entity has both donated to political parties (12 donations totalling $1.5M) and holds government contracts (566 contracts worth $134.9M).