The Fred Hollows Foundation
About
The Fred Hollows Foundation is a prominent Australian international development organisation dedicated to ending avoidable blindness and improving eye health outcomes for Indigenous Australians and people in developing countries. They operate programs directly in over 25 countries, training local health workers, building and upgrading eye clinics, and delivering sight-restoring surgeries and treatments.
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation believes in empowering local communities and health professionals to deliver sustainable eye care. Their approach focuses on capacity building, advocacy, and direct program delivery, ensuring equitable access to quality eye health services and respecting local cultures, rather than operating as a traditional grant-making foundation.
Giving History
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $113.6M | $71.1M | $42.6M |
| FY2022 | — | $102.7M | $67.9M | $42.9M |
| FY2021 | — | $94.5M | $62.5M | $38.9M |
| FY2020 | — | $84.7M | $50.7M | $28.1M |
| FY2019 | — | $96.0M | $39.2M | $13.3M |
| FY2018 | $35.9M $4.6M AU + $31.3M intl | $89.7M | $122K | $88K |
| FY2017 | $35.9M $4.4M AU + $31.5M intl | $85.8M | $33.4M | $17.0M |
| 7yr total | $71.8M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||