The Anthony Costa Foundation
Tips for Applicants
Contact the foundation before submitting an application to discuss alignment and receive tips on successful submissions. They use a funding portal for submissions. The foundation values organisations with limited grant-writing experience and offers follow-up meetings (in-person, Zoom/Teams, or phone) as part of the assessment process. For the Youth Impact Grant, ensure your nominated charity has ACNC registration, TCC endorsement, and DGR1 status before applying. Emphasise community need, expected benefit, and your organisation's capacity to deliver.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes in making a positive impact where their families live and work, with a strong preference for grassroots organisations and first-time applicants. They prioritise projects addressing demonstrable community need, potential benefit to beneficiaries, and organisational capacity to deliver. The foundation encourages pre-application discussions to ensure alignment and provides tips for successful applications. They value engagement beyond written applications and offer follow-up meetings to learn more about applicant organisations.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $3.8M $3.8M AU + $68K intl | $19.1M | $90.6M | $90.6M |
| FY2022 | $3.3M $3.3M AU + $25K intl | $11.4M | $74.9M | $74.9M |
| FY2021 | $2.8M | $7.2M | $64.3M | $64.2M |
| FY2020 | $2.3M $2.2M AU + $100K intl | $9.7M | $55.3M | $55.3M |
| FY2019 | $1.4M | $26.2M | $45.8M | $45.8M |
| FY2018 | $504K | $11.2M | $25.9M | $25.5M |
| FY2017 | $279K | $3.5M | $9.8M | $9.8M |
| 7yr total | $14.4M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (2)
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Youth Impact Grant
Grants for young people aged 18 or under to nominate a charity working on a cause important to them. Each grant is $1,000, with up to 7 grants awarded. Nominated charity must be registered with ACNC, have TCC and DGR1 status.
Small Grant Round
Designed for smaller grassroots organisations and organisations new to the foundation. Maximum request is $25,000. Focus areas include mental health, education equity, homelessness, family violence, addiction, food insecurity, disability inclusion, and arts/culture.
Program History (1)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
Youth Impact Grant
$1,000 grants for charities nominated by young people aged 18 or under. Applicants must be 18 or under; nominated charities must be registered with ACNC, be tax-exempt (TCC), and have DGR1 status.