Mirboo North And District Community Foundation Inc

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 49954324242|www.mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au ACNC Register →

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Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Range

$5K – $500K

Programs

1 (1 open)

Tips for Applicants

Emphasise local community benefit and alignment with district priorities. Applications should demonstrate genuine community need and show how the project strengthens the Mirboo North, Boolarra, Yinnar, or Thorpdale area. Given their education and recovery fund programs, consider how your request aligns with these established focus areas.

Giving Philosophy

This community foundation takes a grassroots, community-led approach to giving. It values local involvement, collaborative problem-solving, and supporting initiatives that strengthen the Mirboo North district. The foundation responds to community-identified needs including education, aged care, disaster recovery, and general community wellbeing, with an emphasis on supporting rural and regional communities.

Notable Grants

■More than $25,000 in Education Support Awards to fifteen local students (approx. $1,666+ per student)

■$619 raised through the Kindness Tree for Back to School Vouchers for local families experiencing financial hardship

■Community Recovery Fund (received almost $95,000 in donations) for storm-impacted residents, including funding for a community lunch

■Awards for six students through the Bruhn Family Fund supporting Education at Mirboo North Secondary College

■Support for a 'Summer Feast' community event after a 2024 storm

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	$163K	$1.3M	$8.4M	$8.3M
FY2022	$103K	$722K	$7.6M	$7.6M
FY2021	$755K	$673K	$8.3M	$8.2M
FY2020	$134K	$366K	$8.2M	$8.2M
FY2018	$108K	$515K	$8.0M	$8.0M
FY2017	$146K	$410K	$7.7M	$7.7M
6yr total	$1.4M	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

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

Community Grants

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Grants aimed at strengthening the local community through various initiatives.

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Focus Areas

Geographic

AU-VIC

Recipients

communityrural remote

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

Community-based foundation funded through donations from individuals, local businesses, and community organisations, with likely endowment investment returns supporting ongoing giving.