Walkley Foundation Limited
Donor-ContractorConcentration RiskPolitical Donations ($2.5M)
Top Contracts (1)
Giving Philosophy
The Walkley Foundation values excellence in journalism and seeks to support and celebrate outstanding work in the field. It approaches its giving through a competitive awards process, with a focus on promoting diversity, inclusion, and innovation in the media sector. The foundation also provides grants and professional development programs to support journalists in their careers.
Tips for Applicants
To approach the Walkley Foundation, applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in journalism and a clear understanding of the foundation's values and priorities. They should also be prepared to provide detailed information about their proposed project or activity, including its goals, outcomes, and potential impact on the Australian media sector.
Programs & Opportunities (4)
Leadership training at Columbia Journalism School for mid-career journalists
Includes the Humanitarian Storytelling Award supported by UNICEF Australia
Annual prestigious journalism awards across multiple categories
Grants to support freelance journalists
Notable Grants
- $75,000 split among 11 projects - inaugural Walkley Grants for Freelance Journalism (2019)
- Matthew Davis and Peter O'Donoghue (ABC Foreign Correspondent) - 2023 Humanitarian Storytelling Award for 'Myanmar's Forgotten War'
- Mark Doman and ABC News Digital Team - 2019 Innovation Award for 'Satellite Storytelling'
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.4M | $2.3M | $4.1M | $114K |
| 2022 | $2.6M | $1.8M | $9.9M | $874K |
| 2021 | $2.0M | $1.6M | $3.8M | $404K |
| 2020 | $2.0M | $1.8M | $4.1M | $283K |
| 2019 | $3.4M | $2.4M | $5.2M | $1.0M |
| 2018 | $2.4M | $2.3M | $2.2M | $81K |
| 2017 | $2.3M | $2.3M | $2.5M | $62K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-99164809349
- ABN
- 99164809349
- Sector
- arts
- Website
- www.walkleys.com
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (3)
- director
- director
- director
Financials
- Revenue
- $2.4M
- Assets
- $4.1M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 103
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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This entity has both donated to political parties (84 donations totalling $2.7M) and holds government contracts (1 contract worth $42K).