The Trustee For Geelong Community Foundation Scholarship Fund
Concentration RiskGiving Philosophy
Trust-based philanthropy with a focus on community-led impact. The foundation uses collective giving models (P500), strategic grant streams informed by community needs data (Vital Signs Report), and emphasizes long-term partnerships with multi-year funding options. They believe in empowering local communities to identify and address their own challenges.
Tips for Applicants
Organisations must be DGR1 or TCC endorsed or have an auspice arrangement. Pre-application contact with Program Manager Charlotte Walker is required before the engagement period closes. Grant activities must be delivered within Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliffe, Surf Coast or Golden Plains shires. The foundation prioritises community need and intended impact - refer to their Vital Signs Report for data on local priorities.
Programs & Opportunities (3)
Single-year grants $1,000-$50,000 for activities in Food & Emergency Support, Health & Resilience, Education & Employment, or Environment & Sustainability delivered July 2026-June 2027
Capital grants from annual golf day fundraiser, supports local community infrastructure
Annual collective giving program where donors vote on $88,000 major grant to local orgs; entering 10th year in 2026
Notable Grants
- $88,000 to The Empowerment Challenge (2025 P500) for young mums hub
- $75,000 to Cultura Australia for IT Hub (2024 Adroit Golf Day)
- $98,000 total P500 grants (2025)
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $137K | $53K | $360K | $84K |
| 2022 | $40K | $56K | $276K | $-15,760 |
| 2021 | $20K | $11K | $292K | $46K |
| 2020 | $22K | $32K | $246K | $-10,351 |
| 2019 | $15K | $9K | $261K | $6K |
| 2018 | $40K | $12K | $312K | $28K |
| 2017 | $14K | $18K | $222K | $-3,772 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-98602625037
- ABN
- 98602625037
- Sector
- education
- Website
- www.geelongfoundation.org
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (9)
- chair
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
Financials
- Revenue
- $137K
- Assets
- $360K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 32
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
JusticeHub
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 3220
- Locality
- BAREENA
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 9/10
- LGA
- Greater Geelong
- SA2 Region
- Newtown (Vic.)
- Entities in Area
- 457