Art Gallery Of NSW Foundation

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 40841451911|artgallery.nsw.gov.au/about-us/people/#art-gallery-nsw-foundation-board-of-trustees ACNC Register →

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Annual Giving

$500K

Grant Range

$10K – $5.0M

Programs

1 (1 open)

Tips for Applicants

The foundation operates as the institutional giving arm of the Art Gallery of NSW, so direct grant applications from external organisations are unlikely. Prospective supporters should focus on building relationships through the Art Gallery Society membership program, corporate partnership opportunities, or specific campaign initiatives. For Indigenous art organisations, Tony Albert's involvement suggests openness to First Nations art partnerships. Consider aligning with the gallery's strategic priorities: contemporary art, First Nations art, and Asia-Pacific art.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation takes a strategic approach to philanthropy, focusing on building long-term relationships with donors and partners who share the gallery's vision for transformative art experiences. It prioritises supporting the acquisition of significant works, exhibitions that expand audiences (particularly from Western Sydney and regional NSW), and institutional infrastructure. The foundation appears to believe in the 'transformational power of art' and supports programs that foster creativity, connection, and innovation while actively engaging in social change.

Notable Grants

■Over $150 million raised for Sydney Modern Project capital campaign

■International blockbusters including Magritte and Hilma af Klint exhibitions

■Australian Pavilion at Venice Biennale support

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	$2.8M	$6.4M	$63.2M	$63.2M
FY2022	$5.1M	$7.0M	$59.7M	$59.7M
FY2021	$2.7M	$4.0M	$68.0M	$68.0M
FY2020	$6.0M	$2.5M	$60.8M	$60.8M
FY2019	$250K	$3.3M	$66.8M	$66.8M
FY2018	$2.7M	$9.1M	$67.8M	$67.8M
FY2017	$2.8M	$8.8M	$61.8M	$61.6M
7yr total	$22.3M	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

1 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 5 March 2026 (69 days ago)

Support for New Art Acquisitions

Grantopen

Funding aimed at acquiring new artworks to enrich the Art Gallery’s collection.

Up to $50KCloses 30/06/2026Apply →

Program History (1)

Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.

2025-26

Support for New Art Acquisitions

Grant

Funding aimed at acquiring new artworks to enrich the Art Gallery’s collection.

Places: New South WalesSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (1)

Support for New Art Acquisitions

Grant

Up to $50KCloses 30/06/2026foundation_program

Focus Areas

arts

Geographic

AU-NSW

Recipients

community

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

The foundation's wealth derives from philanthropy and private contributions rather than a single founder. The Art Gallery of NSW itself is a public institution primarily funded by the NSW Government. The foundation supplements this through corporate partnerships, individual philanthropy, and campaigns like the Sydney Modern Project (which raised over $150 million in private contributions). Board members bring diverse backgrounds including wine (Hill Smith Family Estates), investment banking (UBS), and entertainment production.