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Mornington Peninsula Foundation Limited
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should propose place-based initiatives specifically
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation employs a place-based strategic philanthropy approach, prioritising listening to those closest to the issues to identify root causes and systemic breakdowns. It values working collaboratively with community champions to develop sustainable solutions and inspires a diverse donor base to invest in long-term generational change on the Mornington Peninsula.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $1.7M | $2.2M | $2.1M | $883K |
| FY2022 | $1.4M | $2.0M | $1.0M | $839K |
| FY2021 | $1.4M | $1.7M | $797K | $691K |
| FY2020 | $1.8M | $2.1M | $701K | $657K |
| FY2019 | $451K | $1.2M | $673K | $636K |
| FY2018 | $193K | $370K | $129K | $122K |
| FY2017 | $6K | $85K | $79K | $79K |
| 7yr total | $7.0M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
community
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
youthageddisadvantaged
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
While classified as a corporate foundation, its wealth is primarily raised from a diverse base of individual donors, family foundations, and trusts within the community.
Board & Leadership
Andrew Fairley
director
ACNC
Catherine Marie Scalzo
director
ACNC
Elina Wilson
director
ACNC
Georgia Dawson
director
ACNC
Ian Hicks
director
ACNC
James Flintoft
director
ACNC
Patrick Baker
director
ACNC
PAUL THOMAS HICKS
director
ACNC
SARAH JORDAN
director
ACNC
Gayathri Naidu
public officer
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Stephanie Exton
public officer
ACNC
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