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The Balnaves Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
Align your funding proposal clearly with their core focus areas of education, medicine, or arts, and demonstrate how your program specifically benefits young people, disadvantaged communities, or Indigenous Australians. Given their geographic focus on NSW, VIC, QLD, and WA, ensure your organisation operates in one of these states.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation seeks to fund eligible organisations that aim to create a better Australia with a strong emphasis on education, medicine, and the arts. It prioritises young people, those facing disadvantage, and Indigenous Australian communities, looking for impactful programs with measurable outcomes.
Notable Grants
■$450,000 to Australian Associated Press for supporting arts journalism
■Support to Story Factory for strategic growth and community engagement, including the Community Hub pilot in Mt Druitt
Focus Areas
indigenous
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-VICAU-WA
Recipients
communityyouthagedrural remoteindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Family foundation established by Neil Balnaves AO, originating from corporate wealth. The foundation disperses approximately $5 million annually from its private funds.
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Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (108 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (119 days ago)
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