Clontarf Foundation
About
The Clontarf Foundation operates 161 academies across six Australian states and territories, serving approximately 12,500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young men. The foundation focuses on improving education outcomes, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects through in-school academies that provide mentoring, supportive relationships, and diverse activities. By keeping young men engaged in school and helping them complete Year 12, Clontarf equips participants to participate meaningfully in education, employment and society.
Tips for Applicants
Align proposals with Clontarf's core mission of supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young men's education and employment outcomes. Demonstrate how your initiative complements or enhances in-school academy programming, school partnerships, or pathways to Year 12 completion and employment.
Giving Philosophy
Clontarf believes in the transformative power of supportive relationships, welcoming environments, and structured activities to build confidence and discipline in young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. The foundation takes a holistic, embedded approach by establishing academies within schools as part of the school community fabric, partnering closely with educational institutions to create lasting systemic change. Donations are directed toward ensuring meaningful life outcomes for enrolled academy participants through mentoring, activities, and pathways to Year 12 completion and employment.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $79.3M | $63.7M | $35.8M |
| FY2022 | — | $69.3M | $60.8M | $32.5M |
| FY2021 | — | $63.9M | $69.9M | $31.3M |
| FY2020 | — | $57.8M | $79.7M | $28.9M |
| FY2019 | — | $58.4M | $83.4M | $26.9M |
| FY2018 | — | $47.4M | $71.9M | $20.4M |
| FY2017 | — | $41.1M | $75.2M | $16.0M |
| 7yr total | Unknown | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||