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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
7 (7 open)

About

The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Australia that provides philanthropic support primarily in New South Wales and Queensland. With an estimated annual giving of around $500,000, the foundation focuses on enhancing community welfare through various initiatives and partnerships.

Tips for Applicants

Prospective applicants should focus on demonstrating clear community benefits from their initiatives. Aligning projects with the foundation’s focus on social welfare and community impact can enhance the likelihood of funding.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation believes in making a positive impact in the communities it serves by supporting projects that enhance social welfare and improve the quality of life. Their theory of change centers on empowering local organizations and initiatives that align with their mission.

Programs & Opportunities (7)

7 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 29 May 2026 (27 days ago)

Mental Health Small Grants Round 2026

Grantopen

Supports projects promoting mental well-being and providing mental healthcare services. Grants range from $500 to $10,000 for projects with a total cost under $50,000 and a duration of up to 12 months.

Closes 30/06/2026Apply →

Community Health Small Grants Round 2026

Grantopen

Supports projects providing health care services, promoting healthy lifestyles, and assisting recovery from illness for those not typically covered by private or public systems, especially senior citizens. Grants range from $500 to $10,000 for projects with a total cost under $50,000 and a duration of up to 12 months.

Closes 30/06/2026Apply →

Disadvantaged Small Grants Round 2026

Grantopen

Focuses on initiatives addressing the needs of disadvantaged groups. Grants range from $500 to $10,000 for projects with a total cost under $50,000 and a duration of up to 12 months.

Closes 30/06/2026Apply →

Grants Program

Grantopen

The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation offers grants to eligible charities that support vulnerable individuals who have experienced hardship and may not receive government assistance. Funding aims to assist the disadvantaged, homeless, returned forces personnel, first responders, and those suffering mental health issues, as well as provide aid for natural disasters and farm relief, primarily in the Gold Coast and Northern NSW Regions.

James Frizelle Charitable Foundation Grants Program

Grantopen

The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation provides grants to support community initiatives, focusing on individuals and organizations assisting the disadvantaged, homeless, returned forces personnel, first responders, and those with mental health issues, both old and young. The foundation also supports natural disaster relief and farm aid, primarily within the Gold Coast and Northern NSW regions.

James Frizelle Charitable Foundation Grants

Grantopen

The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation offers financial support to eligible charities in Queensland and New South Wales. These grants aim to assist vulnerable individuals who have experienced hardship and may not receive government assistance, with a focus on community and human rights.

James Frizelle Charitable Foundation Funding Enquiry

Grantopen

Funding enquiries for open James Frizelle Charitable Foundation SmartyGrants rounds.

Eligibility: Applicants must fit the foundation funding criteria for open programs.
How to apply: Use the foundation funding enquiry page and SmartyGrants portal when rounds are open.

Program History (2)

Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.

2025-26

Grants Program

Grant

The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation offers grants to eligible charities that support vulnerable individuals who have experienced hardship and may not receive government assistance. Funding aims to assist the.

Places: Queensland, New South WalesSource: current program surface inferred
2025-26

James Frizelle Charitable Foundation Grants

Grant

The James Frizelle Charitable Foundation offers financial support to eligible charities in Queensland and New South Wales. These grants aim to assist vulnerable individuals who have experienced hardship and may not.

Places: Queensland, New South WalesSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (6)

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-NSWAU-QLD
Recipients
nfpcommunity org

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation is associated with the Frizelle family, who made their wealth primarily through the automotive industry, particularly through the Frizelle Sunshine Automotive group.
Parent Company
Frizelle Sunshine Automotive
Revenue Sources
retail

Board & Leadership

ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: medium
Foundation profile updated: 26 June 2026 (today)
Grant/program scan updated: 29 May 2026 (27 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (119 days ago)
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