THE TRUSTEE FOR FAIRGROUND FOUNDATION
Tips for Applicants
Send an email to connect if you work on climate justice, human rights, or democratic reform. Fairground prefers multi-year partnerships and capacity-building support over one-off grants. They support both DGR-registered organizations through their PAF and smaller/political organizations directly through a non-PAF vehicle. Strategic litigation, grassroots advocacy, and Indigenous-led initiatives appear to be priority areas. Demonstrate how your work addresses systemic injustice and aligns with their focus on climate, democracy, or rights.
Giving Philosophy
Fairground views philanthropy as justice, not charity, focusing on dismantling systemic injustice through strategic litigation, advocacy, and capacity building. They prioritize long-term partnerships with organizations, putting social return ahead of financial return, and use all available capital (grants and impact investments) to drive structural change. They emphasize climate justice and human rights as deeply linked, targeting root causes of inequality and supporting grassroots movements and legal action.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $1.4M | $1.1M | $27.6M | $27.4M |
| FY2022 | $1.2M $1.2M AU + $8K intl | $948K | $25.6M | $25.5M |
| FY2021 | $1.0M $896K AU + $150K intl | $950K | $23.8M | $23.8M |
| FY2020 | $1.0M $876K AU + $151K intl | $3.4M | $20.8M | $20.7M |
| FY2019 | $1.0M $601K AU + $438K intl | $3.3M | $20.6M | $20.5M |
| FY2018 | $1.1M | $3.2M | $20.7M | $20.7M |
| FY2017 | $1.0M $370K AU + $672K intl | $3.5M | $21.0M | $20.9M |
| 7yr total | $7.8M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||