THE TRUSTEE FOR TIM FAIRFAX FAMILY FOUNDATION
About
Tim Fairfax Family Foundation focuses on rural, regional, and remote communities in QLD and NT. Distributed .725M to 48 organisations in FY24, with 6M total given over 12 years. Indigenous community grants delivered through partnership with FRRR. Strong focus on place-based investment in under-served communities outside major cities.
Tips for Applicants
Approach this funder with a clear articulation of how your organisation embodies their core values (connectedness, resilience, futureproofing, leadership). Emphasise community-led, place-based work in Queensland or the Northern Territory, particularly if your work involves First Nations communities. They appear to prefer long-term, relational partnerships over transactional grant-making.
Giving Philosophy
Place-based investment in rural/regional/remote Australia. Partners with FRRR for Indigenous community grants.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $7.3M | $6.7M | $149.7M | $149.6M |
| FY2022 | $7.4M | $22.7M | $141.8M | $141.2M |
| FY2021 | $5.7M | $16.1M | $143.3M | $143.1M |
| FY2020 | $6.1M | $4.1M | $111.7M | $111.5M |
| FY2019 | $5.6M | $16.1M | $122.0M | $121.8M |
| FY2018 | — | $13.7M | $111.3M | $111.2M |
| FY2017 | — | $4.0M | $95.1M | $94.9M |
| 7yr total | $32.3M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (4)
Connectedness Stream (via FRRR)
Small & Vital grants up to $10,000 and Larger Leverage grants up to $25,000 for projects in remote/regional QLD and NT
Strengthening Rural Communities
Partnership with FRRR providing grants to support community projects, travel, professional development and digital documentation