Drug Awareness & Relief Foundation (Australia)

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 56385096184|www.darfa.org ACNC Register →

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Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Range

$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

Given the foundation's specific focus on alcohol and drug harm reduction and mental health, applicants should demonstrate alignment with these thematic priorities and show how their programs support people at risk of homelessness or communities affected by substance abuse. Direct engagement with Drug ARM may be beneficial given the operational relationship.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation approaches its giving through long-term partnership with its subsidiary Drug ARM, focusing on sustainable transformation rather than short-term relief. It values evidence-based approaches to alcohol and drug issues and maintains a historical commitment to community-based support dating back to the temperance movement.

Notable Grants

■$6.9 million to related entities over the past 10 years

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	$470K	$6.9M	$21.2M	$19.8M
FY2022	$476K	$2.6M	$24.7M	$14.9M
FY2021	$372K	$3.1M	$28.2M	$18.0M
FY2020	$507K	$3.1M	$25.2M	$14.7M
FY2019	$555K	$3.4M	$24.8M	$14.2M
FY2018	$128K	$3.2M	$22.6M	$13.6M
FY2017	$431K	$2.9M	$21.6M	$13.0M
7yr total	$2.9M	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Geographic

AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-SA

Recipients

community

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

As a corporate foundation, the wealth comes from corporate sources (likely related to or partnered with Drug ARM). The foundation has been established since 1934 and operates with an annual giving budget of $100,000.