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THE TRUSTEE FOR THE NOEL AND CARMEL O'BRIEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
Organisations working in early childhood education, child welfare, or international development in Cambodia should align proposals with the foundation's demonstrated priorities. Applications should clearly articulate how the work benefits children and early childhood development outcomes.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation appears to prioritize direct support for children and early childhood development, with a particular interest in extending philanthropic impact internationally. The focus on Cambodia alongside Australian operations suggests a values-driven approach to addressing disadvantage and improving life outcomes for vulnerable young people.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $4.9M $1.0M AU + $3.9M intl | $4.9M | $99.9M | $99.6M |
| FY2022 | $5.4M $772K AU + $4.6M intl | $6.9M | $97.6M | $97.3M |
| FY2021 | $4.8M $815K AU + $4.0M intl | $10.3M | $108.5M | $108.3M |
| FY2020 | $4.9M $2.0M AU + $2.8M intl | $7.6M | $95.6M | $95.5M |
| FY2019 | $4.6M $1.7M AU + $2.9M intl | $9.6M | $97.1M | $97.0M |
| FY2018 | $4.0M $1.2M AU + $2.8M intl | $13.5M | $91.5M | $91.4M |
| FY2017 | $2.1M $628K AU + $1.4M intl | $4.2M | $79.5M | $79.5M |
| 7yr total | $30.5M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
youth
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Family foundation established by Noel and Carmel O'Brien, indicating private family wealth as the source of philanthropic capital.
Board & Leadership
Paul Kirk
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (99 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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