The Trustee For The Freemasons Public Charitable Foundation

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 97577321065|freemasonsfoundation.org ACNC Register →

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Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Range

$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should clearly identify which category they fall under (Freemason, student, charity or individual) and apply through the appropriate channel. Applications should align with the foundation's focus on improving educational, healthcare and community welfare outcomes in Victoria.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation aims to contribute to a stronger and healthier Victoria through thoughtful and purposeful charitable support. It invests in programs and initiatives that strengthen communities and support individuals through access to education. The foundation values community involvement and partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes in education, healthcare and community welfare.

Notable Grants

■$1.8M to Monash Children's Hospital (2017)

■$750K over 3 years to Australian Prostate Centre (2016)

■$564,317 through 102 Masonic Lodge grants (FY24)

■$499,526 for education scholarships (FY24)

■$803,604 for 29 Community Grants (FY24)

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	$813K	$1.2M	$19.6M	$19.6M
FY2022	$840K	$1.8M	$18.0M	$18.0M
FY2021	$699K	$1.0M	$19.2M	$19.2M
FY2020	$1.3M	$1.5M	$16.9M	$16.9M
FY2019	$665K	$1.0M	$17.5M	$17.5M
FY2018	$656K	$982K	$16.4M	$16.4M
FY2017	$593K	$1.2M	$15.6M	$15.5M
7yr total	$5.5M	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Geographic

AU-VIC

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

Wealth is derived from the Freemasons Victoria community, including member contributions, bequests and fundraising activities. The foundation has a 1889 Bequest Society to acknowledge supporters who leave bequests in their wills.