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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M

Tips for Applicants

This foundation primarily functions as a fundraising entity for the Adelaide Festival Centre rather than a traditional grantmaker. There are no open application processes for external nonprofits seeking funding. If you are an individual seeking support, the Virtual Theatre Seat program may provide access to tickets. Corporate partners and major donors should contact the foundation directly at foundation@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au or +61 8 8216 8816 to discuss partnership opportunities.

Giving Philosophy

Believes in the transformative power of arts experiences for all community members, regardless of background or means. Prioritises accessibility for children and young people who might otherwise never attend performances, while also offering legacy giving options for major benefactors. Operates multiple engagement tiers from one-time donations to endowment-level gifts to involve supporters at all levels.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$337K
$947K$3.5M$3.4M
FY2022
$3.9M
$1.8M$3.0M$2.8M
FY2021
$240K
$1.1M$5.2M$5.0M
FY2020
$389K
$2.9M$4.5M$4.3M
FY2019
$244K
$1.4M$2.8M$2.0M
FY2018
$185K
$770K$1.3M$1.1M
FY2017
$354K
$730K$692K$677K
7yr total$5.7MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

artsindigenous
Geographic
AU-SA
Recipients
communityyouthageddisadvantagedrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
This is an institutional foundation tied to a public cultural institution, not a founder-wealth foundation. It raises funds from individual donors, corporate supporters, and the broader community rather than distributing wealth accumulated by a single founder or family.

Board & Leadership

Abbie Taylor
public officer
ACNC
Cain Cooke
board member
ACNC
Lauren Zwaans
board member
ACNC
Ray DahDah
board member
ACNC
Sheryn Foord
board member
ACNC
Stacey Thomas
board member
ACNC
Yasmeen Shahin
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 24 April 2026 (15 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (72 days ago)
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