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

Tips for Applicants

As a school-linked foundation, contact Newington College directly to inquire about grant programs. Emphasise educational outcomes and Indigenous student support in any application. Given the small annual giving amount, competition for grants is likely strong.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation supports educational opportunities and Indigenous advancement, likely through scholarships, school programs, and community grants. Given its connection to Newington College, it prioritises educational access and outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.5M
$4.3M$101.9M$101.7M
FY2022
$915K
$5.0M$91.9M$91.8M
FY2021
$1.1M
$4.9M$97.2M$97.1M
3yr total$3.6MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (10)

10 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 14 June 2026 (9 days ago)

Give the Gift of Opportunity

Grantopen

A fundraising campaign focused on providing means-tested scholarships to students for a Newington College education, with donations potentially being trebled by matching givers.

Closes 17/09/2026Apply →

Wild Indigenous Scholarship (Chris Wild ON 1991)

Grantopen

Scholarship supporting Indigenous students at Newington College

Eligibility: Indigenous students from local communities surrounding La Perouse, Redfern and beyond, who are aspiring leaders within their community
How to apply: The College works with local Indigenous communities to identify suitable students, no direct application process mentioned

Wild Indigenous Scholarship

Grantopen

Pioneer Scholarship

Grantopen

Means-Tested Scholarship Program

Grantopen

Provides scholarships to students who demonstrate academic potential but face financial barriers to attending Newington College. The Foundation administers the Newington College Scholarship Fund with tax-deductible status.

Means-tested scholarships

Grantopen

Mulford Scholarship

Grantopen

Phillip Davis OAM Mathematics Scholarship

Grantopen

Newington College Scholarship Fund

Grantopen

Means-tested scholarships providing access to Newington College education for financially disadvantaged students

Eligibility: Financially disadvantaged students
How to apply: Means-tested scholarships are provided, but the application process is not specified

Means-tested Scholarships

Grantopen

Financial assistance for students with demonstrated need to access Newington education

Eligibility: Students from Years 7 to 12 with demonstrated financial need
How to apply: Contact the Development Office for more information on endowed scholarships or to apply

Program History (4)

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

2025-26

Newington College Scholarship Fund

Grant

Means-tested scholarships providing access to Newington College education for financially disadvantaged students

Places: New South WalesSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Phillip Davis OAM Mathematics Scholarship

Grant

A scholarship dedicated to supporting students with exceptional skills in mathematics.

Places: New South WalesSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Pioneer Scholarship

Grant

A scholarship program focused on students demonstrating exceptional talent.

Places: New South WalesSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Wild Indigenous Scholarship

Grant

A scholarship aimed at supporting indigenous students in their educational journey.

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

Grants in Database (9)

Focus Areas

educationindigenous
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
youthdisadvantagedrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth is tied to Newington College, an established independent school, suggesting funds come from school operations, alumni contributions, and fundraising activities rather than a single founder's commercial enterprise.

Board & Leadership

Andrew Walsh
director
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
Scott Hedge
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 16 June 2026 (7 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 14 June 2026 (9 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (116 days ago)
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