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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Programs
3 (3 open)

Tips for Applicants

Prospective applicants should demonstrate how their project contributes to pioneering research in brain tumours or cancer, focusing on innovative diagnostic or therapeutic approaches. Highlight potential for significant breakthroughs and broad impact.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation is committed to funding cutting-edge, innovative research that promises significant breakthroughs in understanding, diagnosing, and treating brain tumours and cancer. It seeks out pioneering projects globally, valuing scientific advancement and potentially collaborative efforts to achieve its health objectives.

Notable Grants

$1.65M to Prof Matt Dun (University of Newcastle) for I-DIMENSIONS subtyping system for DMG/DIPG
$1.2M to Prof Joseph Powell (Garvan Institute) for Cancer Genomics
$1.09M to Prof Peter Fecci (Duke University) for Unshackling the Immune System 2.0
$1.08M to Prof Joseph Powell (Garvan Institute) for Targeting the Root of Adult Diffuse Gliomas
$714K to A/Prof Hong Chen (Washington University) for Nasal Drug Delivery to Brainstem for DIPG/DMG
$609K to Prof Roel Verhaak (Jackson Laboratory) for Evolution of Childhood Brain Cancer
$595K to Prof Gelareh Zadeh (Mayo Clinic) for Unmasking Hypoxia in GBM
$477K to Prof Peter Fecci (Duke University) for Unshackling the Immune System

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$2.0M
$1.3M AU + $703K intl
$3.8M$10.6M$10.5M
FY2022
$2.1M
$646K AU + $1.4M intl
$3.6M$9.7M$9.6M
FY2021
$1.8M
$1.0M AU + $753K intl
$3.8M$9.4M$9.0M
FY2020
$2.0M
$1.0M AU + $974K intl
$3.0M$7.8M$7.8M
FY2019
$87K
$8.5M$7.8M$7.5M
5yr total$7.9MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (3)

3 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (114 days ago)

Research Rebels

Grantopen

Supporting unconventional, innovative approaches to brain cancer treatment

Eligibility: Courageous scientists from around the globe, not necessarily with eminent institutions
How to apply: Not specified, view all grants for more information
Up to $200KApply →

Better Tools

Grantopen

Developing better models, tools, and methodologies for brain cancer research and treatment testing

Eligibility: Courageous scientists from around the globe, not necessarily from eminent institutions
How to apply: Not specified, view all grants for more information
Up to $200KApply →

More Data

Grantopen

Data-driven research projects targeting adult diffuse gliomas, GBM, and childhood brain cancers

Eligibility: Courageous scientists from around the globe, not necessarily with eminent institutions
How to apply: Not specified, view all grants for more information
Up to $100KApply →

Grants in Database (3)

Focus Areas

health
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
communityyouthaged

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation

Board & Leadership

Charles Teo
director
ACNC
Eve Crestani
director
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
Shaun Treacy
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (101 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (114 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (115 days ago)
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