Gandel Family Foundation
Tips for Applicants
Monitor their website for open grant rounds - the 2026 round specifically targets young adults aged 16-24 with grants up to $50,000. Submit EOIs when announced and emphasise prevention-focused, innovative programs with clear sustainability plans.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation values prevention and early intervention approaches, seeking innovative and sustainable solutions that leverage community strengths. They prioritise applications demonstrating measurable impact, alignment with community need, and excellence in program delivery.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $144K | $776K | $12.6M | $12.5M |
| FY2022 | $46K | $373K | $11.9M | $11.9M |
| FY2021 | $191K | $387K | $12.3M | $12.3M |
| FY2020 | $335K | $580K | $11.4M | $11.4M |
| FY2019 | $296K | $695K | $12.2M | $12.2M |
| FY2018 | $283K | $507K | $12.1M | $12.1M |
| FY2017 | $381K | $559K | $11.7M | $11.7M |
| 7yr total | $1.7M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (6)
5 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 21 April 2026 (17 days ago)
2026 Open Grant Round
Supports young adults aged 16-24 with grants up to $50,000 for up to 1 year. Expressions of Interest open in February 2026.
2026 Open Grants Round
Grants targeting young adults aged 16-24, available for up to 1 year.
Gandel Foundation Grants
The Gandel Foundation provides grants to support education, arts, and community development initiatives, with a focus on young adults aged 16-24.
Community Grants
Gandel Foundation's Community Grants provide one-off funding up to $40,000 for defined programs or smaller community organisations across their five issue areas, implemented through proactive granting and targeted open rounds.
Major Grants
Major Grants offer substantial, meaningful, and potentially multi-year support to not-for-profit partners to achieve long-term positive impact within the foundation's areas of interest, allocated proactively based on evidence.
Flagship Grants
Flagship Grants are leadership-type grants providing significant, extended funding for ambitious projects that deliver transformative impact in priority areas, with partners proactively identified by the foundation.
Program History (6)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
2026 Open Grant Round
Supports young adults aged 16-24 with grants up to $50,000 for up to 1 year. Expressions of Interest open in February 2026.
Community Grants
One-off grants for defined programs or smaller community organisations across five issue areas, up to $40,000
Flagship Grants
Leadership grants for transformative impact, proactively identified projects over extended periods
Gandel Foundation Grants
The Gandel Foundation provides grants to support education, arts, and community development initiatives, with a focus on young adults aged 16-24.
Major Grants
Substantial one-off or multi-year support for evidence-based initiatives delivering defined outcomes and lasting benefits
2026 Open Grants Round
Grants targeting young adults aged 16-24, available for up to 1 year.