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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Programs
3 (3 open)

Tips for Applicants

To approach this funder, applicants should emphasize how their education project aligns with the foundation's mission and values, and demonstrate a clear potential for positive impact on adult education in Australia. Applicants should also ensure their project has a strong focus on education and benefits adults, as these are the foundation's primary areas of interest.

Giving Philosophy

The Cass Foundation Limited approaches its giving by prioritizing education initiatives that benefit adults across Australia. The foundation values projects that align with its mission to support education and selects recipients based on their potential to make a meaningful impact in this sector.

Notable Grants

$1,560,000 in 2021 for 26 Medicine/Science Grants
$1,364,000 in 2018 for 25 Medicine/Science Grants
$1,336,500 in 2019 for 24 Medicine/Science Grants
$3,367,418 total for 976 Travel Awards since 2002

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.5M
$1.9M$27.4M$23.2M
FY2022
$1.5M
$1.8M$29.0M$24.5M
FY2021
$1.6M
$1.5M$33.7M$28.9M
FY2020
$1.3M
$1.8M$31.0M$26.6M
FY2019
$1.6M
$1.8M$32.2M$27.8M
FY2018
$1.7M
$1.8M$30.1M$26.0M
FY2017
$1.6M
$1.8M$34.0M$30.1M
7yr total$10.8MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (3)

3 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (109 days ago)

CASS Medicine/Science Grants

Grantopen

Grants for medicine and science research projects

Eligibility: Victorian-based research organisations from a designated list are eligible to apply in alternate years.
How to apply: Review Guidelines and apply between 17 August 2026 and 4 September 2026.
Closes 04/09/2026Apply →

CASS Travel Awards

Grantopen

Funding for Australian researchers to travel to international conferences to present research and network with global scientific community

CASS Education Grants (Victoria)

Grantopen

Grants for schools in Victoria to implement teaching and learning development programs, up to $30,000 for individual schools and $50,000 for school partnerships/clusters

Up to $30K

Grants in Database (3)

Focus Areas

education
Geographic
AU-VIC

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth comes from corporate sources.

Board & Leadership

ACNC
David Aitken
director
ACNC
Peter Wade
director
ACNC
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Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (94 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (109 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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