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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M

Tips for Applicants

This foundation specifically serves the rugby league community - applicants must have a connection to rugby league (as players, referees, administrators, volunteers, or family members). Applications are managed through the network of 39 local volunteer committees across NSW, QLD, VIC and ACT, so connect with your local committee. The foundation emphasizes dignity and discretion, providing both financial support and wellbeing visits. Support covers practical needs like medical expenses, equipment, and rehabilitation rather than general community projects.

Giving Philosophy

Built on rugby league's core values of teamwork and mateship, the foundation provides practical assistance while respecting individual dignity. They take a community-led approach through 39 volunteer committees across NSW, QLD, VIC and ACT, combining direct financial support for medical and living expenses with wellbeing visits to address social isolation and mental health. Support is provided to anyone connected to rugby league regardless of their role or level of participation.

Notable Grants

$911,000 distributed to 211 families and individuals in past 12 months
Jacek McLaurin Appeal for catastrophic rugby league injury rehabilitation

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$556K
$3.2M$3.1M$1.3M
FY2022
$1.3M
$3.7M$1.7M$1.3M
FY2021
$420K
$2.4M$2.3M$1.5M
FY2020
$304K
$2.1M$1.7M$1.5M
FY2019
$941K
$3.2M$2.2M$1.4M
FY2018
$1.2M
$3.5M$2.2M$2.0M
FY2017
$668K
$3.2M$2.8M$2.5M
7yr total$5.5MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
youthageddisadvantaged

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
No individual founder wealth source - funding comes from rugby league community through membership fees, public donations, fundraising initiatives (including weekly lottery draws and Crazy Socks campaign), grants, and sponsorships

Board & Leadership

Ashley Walsh
director
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Ian Gatenby
director
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Darren Gocher
secretary
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 26 April 2026 (52 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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