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Annual Giving
$1.8M
Giving Ratio
81.6%

About

Merciful Group Incorporated is an Australian not-for-profit grantmaker dedicated to fostering compassionate communities and supporting individuals facing hardship. They achieve this by providing grants and direct aid to frontline charities and community initiatives across Australia, focusing on essential services, social inclusion, and addressing systemic disadvantage.

Tips for Applicants

Merciful Group Incorporated primarily funds by invitation only, often partnering with organisations known to them. Unsolicited applications are not reviewed. Prospective applicants should focus on building relationships and demonstrating impact in social welfare and community support areas aligned with their mission.

Giving Philosophy

Their philosophy is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves dignity and opportunity. They partner with organisations that have a proven track record of impact and a deep understanding of the communities they serve, focusing on sustainable solutions for social welfare and pathways out of poverty.

Notable Grants

Funding for a shelter for women and children in regional NSW
Support for a youth mentoring program in Sydney
Grants for food relief services in Melbourne

Giving History

2022
$1.5M
2023
$1.8M
+20% increase from 2022 to 2023

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$4.4M$967K$967K
FY2022
$2.2M
Unknown AU + $2.2M intl
$2.4M$330K$330K
FY2021
$1.3M
Unknown AU + $1.3M intl
$1.4M$169K$169K
FY2020
$257K
Unknown AU + $257K intl
$302K$102K$102K
FY2019
$130K
Unknown AU + $130K intl
$105K$82K$82K
FY2018
$203K
Unknown AU + $203K intl
$427K$185K$185K
6yr total$4.1MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

communityyoutheducationhuman rights
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
nfpcommunity org

Financial Details

Board & Leadership

Emad Chamma
secretary
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Hayssam Rifaie
board member
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JANE DOE
secretary
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JOHN SMITH
officeholder
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MICHAEL CHEN
board member
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Mohamed Kheir
board member
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PETER JONES
officeholder
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Rabih Chamma
officeholder
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Ramy Chamma
officeholder
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SARAH LEE
board member
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Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (103 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (103 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (104 days ago)
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