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Annual Giving
$813
Grant Range
$1K – $100K

About

Sanctuary Australia Foundation helps refugees rebuild their lives in Australia by providing interest-free travel loans for family reunification, employment support through their Advice and Support Service, and educational opportunities. The foundation also supports refugee children overseas through the Sanctuary School Aid Program, providing school fees, uniforms and books in Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Tips for Applicants

Focus on programs that directly support refugee settlement, employment, education, or family reunification. Emphasize alignment with their 35+ year track record and their specific focus on humanitarian entrant refugees.

Giving Philosophy

Sanctuary Australia Foundation focuses on supporting Government-approved humanitarian entrant refugees with practical assistance to aid their settlement and integration in Australia, while also providing educational support to refugee children overseas who would otherwise lack access to schooling.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$41K
$813 AU + $40K intl
$63K$78K$78K
FY2022
$16K
$1K AU + $15K intl
$66K$130K$123K
FY2021
$9K
Unknown AU + $9K intl
$121K$142K$141K
FY2020
$46K
$44K AU + $2K intl
$101K$115K$115K
FY2019
$34K
$90K$76K$75K
FY2018
$24K
$22K AU + $2K intl
$49K$75K$74K
FY2017
$15K
$9K AU + $6K intl
$119K$108K$106K
7yr total$185KSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

communityyoutheducationinternationalemployment
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
refugeesasylum seekersmigrantschildrenyouthcommunities overseas

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Community-based charitable organization funded through donations, fundraising activities, and possibly government grants. Operates an online shop selling greeting cards to support their programs.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 9 March 2026 (59 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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