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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
1 (1 open)

Tips for Applicants

Ronald McDonald House Trust primarily provides direct services rather than grants to external organizations. Families seeking support should consult the 'How We Can Help' section on their website to find information on accessing their various programs, such as Houses, Family Rooms, or the Learning Program.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation's philosophy centers on keeping families together during challenging times, believing that a supportive family environment is crucial for a child's healing journey. They focus on direct service provision to alleviate the stress and costs associated with long-distance travel and hospital stays, while also supporting children's education and well-being. Their impact measurements highlight the value of every dollar in supporting families and the broader healthcare and education systems.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$8.0M
$20.6M$46.9M$45.3M
FY2022
$8.3M
$15.9M$42.3M$41.4M
FY2021
$8.3M
$20.8M$41.7M$40.9M
FY2020
$6.3M
$19.0M$34.1M$33.4M
FY2019
$6.0M
$19.1M$25.9M$25.2M
FY2018
$6.3M
$14.2M$20.9M$20.3M
FY2017
$13.4M
$14.5M$21.6M$20.4M
7yr total$56.6MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

1 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 May 2026 (20 days ago)

Charlie Bell Scholarship

Scholarshipopen

The Charlie Bell Scholarship awards one-off grants of up to $5,000 to young people aged 15-20 who have experienced a serious illness or injury. These scholarships aim to help them get their schooling or career back on track by funding university fees, apprenticeship tools, books, or supplies.

Up to $5KCloses 30/11/2026Apply →

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

indigenous
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
communityyouthageddisadvantageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The primary source of support is from McDonald's and other corporate partners, alongside public donations.

Board & Leadership

Barbara Ryan
director
ACNC
Anthony Pearse
board member
ACNC
Ben Stockbridge
board member
ACNC
David Eisenstat
board member
ACNC
Douglas McLeod
board member
ACNC
Jordan Nguyen
board member
ACNC
Joseph Chiczewski
board member
ACNC
Patricia Davidson
board member
ACNC
Peter Nikandrow
board member
ACNC
Sally Langer
board member
ACNC
Suzanne Calicetto
board member
ACNC
Timothy Koschel
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 1 June 2026 (16 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 May 2026 (20 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 4
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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