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Annual Giving
$464K
Giving Ratio
0.1%

About

Community Information & Support Victoria Inc (CISVIC) is the peak body for over 100 independently incorporated community information and support services across Victoria, Australia. It provides support, training, advocacy, and sector development to its member agencies, while also delivering direct services and community programs, including administering grants, to vulnerable Victorians.

Tips for Applicants

As a peak body primarily supporting its member organizations and delivering direct services, CISVIC does not have widely advertised open grant programs for external applications. Potential applicants, particularly community organizations in Victoria, may benefit from becoming a member or inquiring about specific project partnerships rather than seeking general grants.

Giving Philosophy

CISVIC's giving philosophy centers on strengthening the capacity of its member agencies and supporting vulnerable Victorians through a combination of direct service delivery, advocacy, and community programs. They disburse grants as part of specific projects or to support their network, aiming to address social disadvantage and promote community well-being.

Giving History

2023
$464K

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$2.6M
$4.2M$1.1M$868K
FY2022
$2.6M
$4.1M$1.3M$1.0M
FY2021
$4.5M
$7.6M$1.6M$1.2M
FY2020
$2.4M
$3.9M$789K$596K
FY2019
$1.6M
$2.8M$489K$351K
FY2018
$1.7M
$2.6M$419K$267K
FY2017
$1.8M
$2.4M$400K$294K
7yr total$17.1MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

communitydisabilityyouthaged careindigenoushuman rights
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
nfpindividualcommunity org

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Primarily government grants and membership fees, supplemented by other fundraising and donations. It operates as a not-for-profit peak body rather than a private wealth foundation.
Revenue Sources
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Board & Leadership

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Benjamin Smith
officeholder
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David Farrugia
officeholder
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Frank V.
officeholder
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Ian Parker
board member
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Jenny Elvey
board member
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John C.
other
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Lisa B.
other
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Mary M.
secretary
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Rosa Paduano
board member
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Sharon Henderson
board member
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Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (69 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (69 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (70 days ago)
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