The Trustee For The Conversation Trust
Tips for Applicants
The Conversation is not a grant-making body—it does not accept applications for funding. For those seeking funding, note that The Conversation's editorial model means academics must be affiliated with a partner university to contribute. Organizations seeking media partnerships or content collaborations should contact The Conversation directly through their corporate/partnership channels.
Giving Philosophy
The Conversation operates on a university partnership model where participating institutions fund the organization and in return their academics write articles that reach mainstream audiences. This reflects a theory of change focused on bridging the gap between academic research and public understanding, rather than traditional philanthropic grant-making. The trust structure facilitates this cross-subsidization model between universities.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $3.3M | $5.0M | $4.3M |
| FY2022 | — | $2.6M | $3.4M | $3.4M |
| FY2021 | — | $3.0M | $2.5M | $2.5M |
| FY2020 | — | $2.1M | $840K | $840K |
| FY2019 | — | $1.5M | $722K | $722K |
| FY2018 | — | $1.1M | $35K | $30K |
| FY2017 | — | $529K | $25K | $25K |
| 7yr total | Unknown | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||