Little Heroes Foundation Incorporated

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 68433491416|www.littleheroesfoundation.com.au ACNC Register →

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Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Range

$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

Given their specific focus on childhood dementia and established relationships with Flinders University and Women's and Children's Hospital, prospective applicants should align closely with these existing programs. The foundation appears to prefer strategic partnerships rather than open grant applications.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation focuses on funding medical equipment and facilities at the Women's and Children's Hospital Adelaide, with strategic priority given to childhood dementia research. They partner with government and universities to maximize impact for South Australian children with physical and mental health conditions.

Notable Grants

■$2,000,000 to Michael Rice Centre for Haematology and Oncology (2012)

■$1,957,000 to MRI Machine (2003)

■$1,730,000 to Centre for Robotics and Innovation (2017/2018)

■$1,570,000 to Play-deck/Cafe (2006)

■$1,270,000 to Endoscopic Theatre Suite (2005)

■$1,000,000 to Eating Disorder Building (2025)

■$1,000,000 to MRI Machine (2011)

■$1,000,000 to 4th Floor & Newland Ward (2008)

■$600,000 to Muscular Dystrophy (Little Heroes Care)

■$622,679 to Epidermolysis Bullosa in-home nurse programs (Little Heroes Care)

■$403,330 to Direct support to seriously ill children and families (Little Heroes Care)

■$225,000 to Leukaemia Foundation (Little Heroes Care)

■$70,000 to Flinders University Childhood Dementia Research

■$50,000 to Childhood Dementia Initiative (2023)

■$90,000 to Embrace Kids (2023)

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	$663K	$930K	$182K	$-10,680
FY2022	$194K	$1.5M	$761K	$654K
FY2021	$72K	$917K	$212K	$-3,915
FY2020	$59K	$670K	$137K	$-146,561
FY2019	$111K	$1.4M	$220K	$-42,578
FY2018	—	$1.0M	$93K	$-298,955
FY2017	$286K	$1.4M	$102K	$-186,458
7yr total	$1.4M	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

health

Geographic

AU-SA

Recipients

youth

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

Little Heroes Foundation raises funds through donations, fundraising events (galas, Melbourne Cup luncheons, community events), and corporate partnerships. They have received government partnership funding for specific research initiatives.