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Annual Giving
$1.2M

About

The Xavier College Ignatius Education Fund is a Victorian school foundation established in 1977 to support Xavier College, a Jesuit secondary school in Kew, Melbourne. The foundation provides scholarships and bursaries for students and funds capital works and projects as part of the College's Master Plan. It serves the Xavier College community and aims to ensure the continuation of Jesuit education traditions.

Tips for Applicants

This is a school-specific foundation tied to Xavier College in Victoria. External applications are not typically accepted; giving is directed toward current students, families, and the College's own programs and facilities.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation supports Jesuit education excellence by providing financial assistance to students through scholarships and bursaries, while also funding capital development projects to ensure Xavier College remains a centre of educational excellence.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.2M
$2.1M$30.5M$30.5M
FY2022
$914K
$2.8M$27.6M$27.6M
FY2021
$509K
$15.8M$28.0M$28.0M
FY2020
$435K
$722K$7.8M$7.8M
FY2019
$389K
$901K$8.1M$8.1M
FY2018
$428K
$1.3M$7.7M$7.7M
FY2017
$529K
Unknown AU + $529K intl
$577K$6.5M$6.5M
7yr total$4.4MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

educationyouthreligion
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
studentsfamilieseducational-institutions

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth comes from community donations, alumni contributions, annual giving programs, and bequests from the Xavier College community.

Board & Leadership

Andrew Polson
board member
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Bernadette Batten
board member
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Carolyn Ireland
board member
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Damien Farrell
board member
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Damien Honan
board member
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Michel Esnault
board member
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Patrick Cody
board member
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Peter Walsh
board member
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 7 March 2026 (66 days ago)
Website scan updated: 11 May 2026 (2 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (69 days ago)
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