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Annual Giving
$11.8M
Giving Ratio
65.58%

About

Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) is a peak body that champions and supports independent education in Victoria, Australia. Since 1949, ISV has been dedicated to diversity and choice in education, advocating for its member schools and offering programs, products, and services to benefit students and the wider community.

Tips for Applicants

Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) primarily provides programs, services, and targeted support to its member independent schools in Victoria. Prospective applicants, typically independent schools, should focus on aligning with ISV's mission to support independent education, advocating for diversity and choice, and demonstrating how their needs align with ISV's strategic initiatives in areas like governance, financial management, quality teaching, and student support. Engaging with ISV's existing programs and resources, such as those related to the Choice and Affordability Fund, sustainability planning, and professional learning, would be beneficial.

Giving Philosophy

ISV's philosophy revolves around supporting and strengthening independent education as an essential pillar alongside government and Catholic schools. They achieve this by advocating for their members, providing a range of programs and services, and offering direct grants to assist schools, particularly in areas like financial sustainability and transition to new funding models. Their focus is on building robust civic society through educational excellence.

Notable Grants

Direct grants to nominated Regional Transition Assistance (RTA) schools to assist with the transition to a new funding entitlement under Direct Measure of Income (DMI) and to develop Sustainability Plans.

Giving History

2020
$11.8M

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$18.3M
$30.6M$76.5M$47.1M
FY2022
$14.0M
$24.5M$72.3M$38.6M
FY2021
$10.2M
$18.4M$67.5M$38.4M
FY2020
$11.8M
$18.0M$55.8M$33.9M
FY2019
$14.3M
$18.3M$49.5M$35.1M
FY2018
$18.1M
$26.9M$54.0M$11.4M
FY2017
$19.1M
$27.5M$55.0M$11.2M
7yr total$105.7MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

education
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
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Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Revenue primarily comes from government grants, fees for goods and services, and investments.
Revenue Sources
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Board & Leadership

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Bradley Fry
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Peter Eben
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Ross Grace
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Susan Hughes
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Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (65 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (65 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (66 days ago)
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