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JW & M Cunningham Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
1 (1 open)
Tips for Applicants
Applicants are encouraged to align their proposals with the priorities of St Vincent's Hospitals and to emphasize the potential for innovation and improvement in patient care.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes in enhancing healthcare through innovation and professional development for medical practitioners, thereby improving patient outcomes in clinical settings. They prioritize funding initiatives that involve research and development within specific health-related fields.
Notable Grants
■$1.7 million for Advanced Pharmacy for Therapeutics at St Vincent’s Hospital
■$6.4 million distributed for various healthcare initiatives in 2025
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $7.0M | $24.0M | $73.8M | $73.8M |
| FY2022 | $5.7M | $25.7M | $56.9M | $56.8M |
| FY2021 | $2.7M | $25.7M | $42.4M | $42.4M |
| FY2020 | $700K | $10.1M | $19.4M | $19.4M |
| FY2019 | — | $10.0M | $10.0M | $10.0M |
| 5yr total | $16.0M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (1)
1 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 24 April 2026 (14 days ago)
Cunningham Fellows Program
Grantopen
Funds early-career clinicians and clinician-researchers for innovative research and professional development.
Grants in Database (1)
Focus Areas
health
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
youthaged
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The wealth source of the foundation is not explicitly mentioned, but it is a Private Ancillary Fund likely supported by family wealth, given its corporate foundation status.
Board & Leadership
Richard Haddock
chair
ACNC
Anna McFadgen
board member
ACNC
Glen Frost
board member
ACNC
Jeremy Byrne
board member
ACNC
Louise Walsh
board member
ACNC
Richard Ryan
board member
ACNC
Selwyn Black
board member
ACNC
Shanthini Naidoo
secretary
ACNC
Yang Liu
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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