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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

Potential applicants should demonstrate a strong focus on gastrointestinal research with clear scientific merit and potential for impact. Highlighting innovative studies or significant findings would likely be beneficial.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation's giving philosophy is centred on fostering and recognising excellence in gastrointestinal research. It values scientific contributions that advance understanding and treatment in this field, as demonstrated by its support for studies and its 'Best Abstract Award'.

Notable Grants

AUD$6.2 million Helmsley grant to ENIGMA Study for Crohn's Disease research in East Asia
FOCUS Study (Ulcerative Colitis FMT) - published in The Lancet
MIRO Study - Victorian Medical Research Acceleration Fund Grant

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.3M$4.6M$2.7M
FY2022
$2.9M$3.2M$2.4M
FY2021
$1.5M$3.3M$1.6M
FY2020
$1.2M$3.1M$979K
FY2019
$1.1M$2.7M$937K
FY2018
$925K$2.0M$911K
FY2017
$633K$1.9M$740K
7yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

health
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
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Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Corporate funding.

Board & Leadership

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Frank Tisher
director
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Michael Kamm
director
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Raymond Shaw
director
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Thomas Jacob
director
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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (103 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (116 days ago)
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