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BREAKTHROUGH MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION LTD
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Approach this funder with clearly defined research proposals that align with their stated focus areas—youth mental health, Aboriginal mental health, depression, and eating disorders. Emphasise evidence-based approaches and potential for real-world impact, particularly projects that can demonstrate benefit to South Australian communities.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation values evidence-based research that aims to understand the causes of mental illness, reduce its impact, and ultimately prevent mental illness from occurring. It partners with universities and research institutions, particularly Flinders University in South Australia, to fund projects that deliver tangible outcomes for families and communities.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $1.0M | $1.9M | $5.6M | $-1,871,340 |
| FY2022 | $975K | $2.5M | $6.5M | $-978,029 |
| FY2021 | $726K | $2.2M | $697K | $-960,702 |
| 3yr total | $2.7M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
health
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
communityyouthaged
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
As a corporate foundation, the organisation's wealth is derived from corporate sources, likely through donations, partnerships, and fundraising activities with the business community.
Board & Leadership
Alan Young
director
ACNC
Benjamin Bishop
director
ACNC
Jessica Adamson
director
ACNC
Jessica Willis
director
ACNC
Kate Thiele
director
ACNC
Katrina Webb
director
ACNC
John Mannion
public officer
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Added: 27 February 2026 (111 days ago)
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