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Annual Giving
$9.8M
Giving Ratio
65.6%

About

Catholic Mission is the official international mission agency of the Catholic Church in Australia, serving as the Australian arm of the Pontifical Mission Societies. They raise funds domestically to provide spiritual and material support to communities in need across developing countries worldwide.

Tips for Applicants

Catholic Mission typically funds its own projects through established partnerships with local Catholic dioceses and mission entities in developing countries. They do not generally have open grant application programs for external organisations or individuals in Australia.

Giving Philosophy

Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and the teachings of Jesus Christ, Catholic Mission aims to empower local communities and church leaders. Their approach focuses on fostering self-sufficiency, addressing poverty, and promoting human dignity through partnerships with local dioceses and mission partners.

Notable Grants

Funding for healthcare and medical support programs in remote communities in countries such as Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste
Support for educational infrastructure, teacher training, and scholarships for children and youth in various African and Asian nations
Investment in community development initiatives, including water, sanitation, and sustainable livelihood projects, managed by local partners

Giving History

2021
$10.0M
2022
$9.7M
2023
$9.8M
-2% decrease from 2021 to 2023

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$5.6M
$452K AU + $5.1M intl
$18.1M$26.4M$22.9M
FY2022
$7.9M
$401K AU + $7.5M intl
$16.1M$23.5M$21.5M
FY2021
$8.8M
$405K AU + $8.4M intl
$15.6M$23.6M$22.2M
FY2020
$7.1M
$834K AU + $6.3M intl
$14.7M$24.3M$23.1M
FY2019
$6.0M
$870K AU + $5.1M intl
$17.2M$24.1M$22.8M
FY2018
$9.2M
$569K AU + $8.6M intl
$18.2M$23.2M$21.2M
FY2017
$9.5M
$1.5M AU + $8.0M intl
$17.0M$20.5M$18.9M
7yr total$54.1MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

educationhealthcommunityhuman rightsyouthdisability
Geographic
AU-NationalInternational
Recipients
nfpcommunity orgschoolhospital

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Primarily funded through public donations, bequests, fundraising appeals, and community events from individuals and parishes across Australia.

Board & Leadership

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Peter Gates
secretary
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Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (65 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (65 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (66 days ago)
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