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HEAPS International Foundation (Australia) Ltd
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
Align proposals with core sectors of education, health, or sanitation in rural PNG communities. Emphasize sustainability, community participation, and direct grassroots impact; demonstrate how the project empowers local people to achieve self-sufficiency rather than creating dependency.
Giving Philosophy
HEAPS values direct grassroots engagement and community empowerment, prioritizing sustainable projects that help people help themselves. The foundation emphasizes transparency and accountability, guaranteeing that donations reach village-level beneficiaries rather than being absorbed by administrative overhead. It focuses on underserved remote PNG communities with limited access to basic services.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $120K Unknown AU + $120K intl | $249K | $63K | $58K |
| FY2022 | $37K Unknown AU + $37K intl | $327K | $108K | $102K |
| FY2020 | — | $165K | $38K | $32K |
| FY2019 | — | $220K | $19K | $7K |
| FY2018 | $16K Unknown AU + $16K intl | $22K | $19K | $7K |
| FY2017 | $33K $23K AU + $10K intl | $46K | $46K | $13K |
| 6yr total | $206K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
health
Geographic
AU-WA
Recipients
youthdisadvantagedrural remote
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Community donations and grant funding; operates as a public company limited by guarantee with corporate foundation structure.
Board & Leadership
Christopher Mitchell
director
ACNC
Hiawalyer Gilbert
director
ACNC
Jonathan Hanguma
director
ACNC
Susan Laird
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Foundation profile updated: 9 March 2026 (99 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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