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Annual Giving
$2.1M

About

The Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research is a medical research institute established in 2008 to conduct translational research addressing the specific health challenges of South Western Sydney. It focuses on applied research that moves beyond scientific discovery to directly transform health outcomes and healthcare delivery for its local community and broader populations. The institute supports groundbreaking medical research tackling major health issues affecting Australia and the world, with particular emphasis on health equity.

Tips for Applicants

Align research proposals with South Western Sydney's specific health challenges and demonstrate clear pathways to applied health outcomes. Emphasize community partnership, health equity focus, and practical implementation of research findings rather than theoretical discovery alone.

Giving Philosophy

The institute prioritizes applied medical research that solves real problems for real people in real time, with deep commitment to transforming health outcomes in South Western Sydney. It values inclusive, respectful, and impactful research that partners with communities and advances health equity, including meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and their healing traditions.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$2.1M
$17.3M$82.0M$65.0M
FY2022
$2.0M
$12.1M$80.2M$64.8M
FY2021
$1.3M
$10.7M$85.8M$71.3M
FY2020
$1.3M
$10.1M$83.1M$70.2M
FY2019
$1.2M
$10.3M$85.1M$74.0M
FY2018
$1.3M
$7.2M$81.3M$72.7M
FY2017
$1.0M
$9.1M$80.7M$72.4M
7yr total$10.1MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

healthresearchcommunity
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AU-NSW
Recipients
medical researchersresearch institutionshealth equity initiatives

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Medical research institute funding model, likely combining government research grants, philanthropic donations, and institutional support; appears to operate as a research organization rather than a traditional grant-making foundation.

Board & Leadership

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John Ingham
director
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Margot Mains
director
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Mark Perich
director
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Sarah Lewis
director
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 8 March 2026 (61 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (65 days ago)
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