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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
2 (2 open)

Tips for Applicants

To approach this funder, focus proposals on supporting specific initiatives within the Sydney Eye Hospital related to critical equipment and technology, translational research, specialist training and fellowships, or patient care programs, especially those improving access for regional patients.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation's giving philosophy is centered on directly supporting the Sydney Eye Hospital's strategic priorities. It raises funds from grateful patients, philanthropic supporters, and corporate partners to invest in critical equipment, translational research, specialist ophthalmology training, and patient care programs, with a strong emphasis on improving access to care and patient outcomes.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$834K
$1.5M$13.8M$13.7M
FY2022
$722K
$1.8M$13.4M$13.3M
FY2021
$1.1M
$1.4M$15.3M$14.9M
FY2020
$745K
$1.0M$14.3M$14.2M
FY2019
$1.3M
$1.4M$13.6M$13.5M
FY2018
$1.0M
$1.9M$13.9M$13.9M
6yr total$5.7MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (2)

2 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (117 days ago)

Fellowship Program

Grantopen

Provides ophthalmology Fellowships to train future eye-care specialists at Sydney Eye Hospital

Grant Program

Grantopen

Funds research projects, equipment, and patient care initiatives

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

healthcommunity
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
communityageddisadvantaged

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth is generated through fundraising efforts from the community, including individual donors, philanthropic supporters, and corporate partners, to support the Sydney Eye Hospital.

Board & Leadership

Andrew Chang
board member
ACNC
Diana Semmonds
board member
ACNC
Eileen Ong
board member
ACNC
Gerard Sutton
board member
ACNC
ACNC
John Grigg
board member
ACNC
Julian Hodges
board member
ACNC
Keith Ong
board member
ACNC
Matthew Simunovic
board member
ACNC
Megan McBain
board member
ACNC
Pauline Rumma
board member
ACNC
Peter McCluskey
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (105 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (117 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (118 days ago)
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