Queensland And Northern New South Wales Lions Medical Research Foundation

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 63009946481|lionsmedicalresearchfoundation.org.au ACNC Register →

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Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Range

$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

Approach this funder by emphasising the innovative potential of early career researchers and the translational impact of the research. Given their long history (since 1963) and focus on start-up funding, demonstrate how your research could lead to practical medical breakthroughs that align with their previously funded areas.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation focuses on start-up funding for early career biomedical scientists, supporting innovative medical research that can lead to discoveries benefiting all Australians. It values supporting researchers in making medical breakthroughs across a wide range of health conditions, from immunology and neurological diseases to chronic illnesses and cancers.

Notable Grants

■$318,080 to medical research grants (2018)

■$25,000 to SPARQ-ed program

■$293,080 to general medical research grants (2018)

■Funding for Dr Carlos Salomon - ovarian cancer research

■Funding for Dr Nadeeka Dissanayaka - Parkinson's disease and dementia research

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	$101K	$221K	$1.4M	$1.4M
FY2022	$274K	$669K	$1.5M	$1.5M
FY2021	$200K	$357K	$1.8M	$1.6M
FY2020	$175K	$156K	$1.4M	$1.4M
FY2019	$166K	$217K	$1.6M	$1.6M
FY2018	$318K	$218K	$1.7M	$1.7M
FY2017	$330K	$346K	$2.0M	$2.0M
7yr total	$1.6M	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

healthindigenous

Geographic

AU-NSWAU-NTAU-QLDAU-TASAU-VICAU-WA

Recipients

communityyouthageddisadvantageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

This is a Lions Club-affiliated foundation supported by the Lions Club network and community donations. As a corporate foundation tied to the Lions organisation, it receives funding from Lions Club members, corporate supporters, and public donations.