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Australia Light Foundation Inc
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Focus on aligning proposed programs with their holistic community development approach, particularly programs that serve disadvantaged community members in Melbourne's western suburbs through education, welfare, or employment initiatives. Emphasize how the project supports Muslim community development and social welfare outcomes.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation approaches giving by providing comprehensive community support under one roof, combining spiritual guidance (Islamic worship and education) with practical material assistance including welfare support, employment assistance, and food services. It values holistic development through education and culturally appropriate services.
Notable Grants
■$7,000 AUD to Kassala Youth Group Australia for flood victims in Sudan
■Gaza emergency relief aid through Human Appeal Australia
■2024 Qurban Campaign spanning 6 countries (Sudan, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Thailand, Lebanon)
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $323K $13K AU + $310K intl | $941K | $19.1M | $18.6M |
| FY2022 | $204K $2K AU + $202K intl | $935K | $18.9M | $18.5M |
| FY2021 | $404K $141K AU + $263K intl | $972K | $8.4M | $7.5M |
| FY2020 | $60K | $388K | $7.9M | $7.8M |
| FY2019 | $31K | $572K | $7.6M | $7.6M |
| FY2018 | $390K $89K AU + $302K intl | $771K | $7.4M | $7.4M |
| FY2017 | $220K $79K AU + $141K intl | $764K | $6.6M | $6.6M |
| 7yr total | $1.6M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
indigenouscommunity
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
communityyouthageddisadvantaged
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Community-based foundation funded through donations and community contributions, likely with corporate partnerships given its corporate_foundation classification.
Board & Leadership
Celil Kardaslar
secretary
ACNC
Ercan Turkmenoglu
other
ACNC
Fatih Yargi
officeholder
ACNC
Hamdi Koyu
officeholder
ACNC
Mehmet Azak
board member
ACNC
Nuri Yargi
public officer
ACNC
Yasin Ozer
other
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Data Sources
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Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (93 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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