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Walkley Foundation Limited

Donor-ContractorConcentration Risk
FoundationRegistryABN 99164809349NSW
Relationships
103
Data Sources
2
Political Donations
$2.7M
Contract Value
$42K
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Data as of: 30 June 2026
Found in 4 systemsProcurementPolitical DonationsACNC CharitiesFoundations

Political Donations ($2.5M)

Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance
78 donations · 2017-18–2024-25
$2.5M

Top Contracts (1)

CN020215-SWDIBB0016
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade · Feb 2015–June 2015
$42K

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.

Wealth Source:The Walkley Foundation's wealth comes from its corporate partnerships and sponsorships, as well as its own fundraising efforts.

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)

Google News Initiative Newsroom Leadership Program
grant · technology, education · Closes 2019-06-26

Leadership training at Columbia Journalism School for mid-career journalists

Mid-Year Celebration of Journalism
grant · community, justice · Closes 2024-04-15

Includes the Humanitarian Storytelling Award supported by UNICEF Australia

Walkley Awards
grant · arts, justice, sport, community ·

Annual prestigious journalism awards across multiple categories

Walkley Grants for Freelance Journalism
grant · environment, health, community, education, justice, sport ·
$3K-$75K

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)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
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
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Grants Given (AU)
$102K
Staff (FTE)
9.4
Volunteers
250
Donations Received
$18K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-99164809349
ABN
99164809349
Sector
arts
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
artseducationindigenous
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
youthageddisadvantagedrural_remoteindigenous
Purposes
CultureEducation
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedEthnic GroupsFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMalesRural & RemoteYouth

Board & Leadership (3)

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

ACNCFoundations

JusticeHub

External Link

This entity is also tracked in JusticeHub with 0 interventions and 0 evidence records.

External ecosystem profile linked from GrantScope for additional context. JusticeHub content is maintained separately.

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2016
Locality
2016
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 4/10
Entities in Area
270

Donor-Contractor

This entity has both donated to political parties (84 donations totalling $2.7M) and holds government contracts (1 contract worth $42K).