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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

This is primarily an operating foundation rather than a grants funder. Engagement opportunities are more likely through employment, service contracts, or partnership arrangements with the foundation's business operations rather than traditional grant applications. Contact directly via their website to explore community development or employment collaboration.

Giving Philosophy

BIF operates as a community-run social enterprise rather than a traditional grant-maker, reinvesting business profits into local economic development and employment opportunities. The foundation values self-determination, sound corporate governance, and sustainable local enterprise that builds job security and economic resilience for the Badu Island community.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.3M$3.0M$2.8M
FY2022
$1.2M$3.2M$2.9M
FY2021
$230
$1.3M$3.2M$2.9M
FY2020
$642K$3.2M$2.9M
FY2019
$434K$3.3M$3.0M
FY2018
$2K
$1.6M$3.7M$3.3M
FY2017
$572
$1.9M$3.8M$3.2M
7yr total$3KSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

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Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
indigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Community-owned enterprise generating revenue through diverse business operations including freight handling, quarry production, postal services, labour hire, and rubbish removal on Badu Island.

Board & Leadership

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Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (101 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (115 days ago)
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