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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
1 (1 open)

Tips for Applicants

Prospective applicants should demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges faced by women experiencing crisis and present a strong case for how their proposal aligns with the foundation's mission of empowerment and employment.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation believes in second chances and the power of social employment as a means to empower women, helping them rebuild their self-worth and independence. Their theory of change revolves around creating opportunities through employment, while providing support and resources for transition into sustainable careers.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$4.8M$3.7M$2.8M
FY2022
$3.6M$3.0M$1.9M
FY2021
$2.2M$1.8M$1.2M
FY2020
$2.6M$1.4M$993K
FY2019
$390K
$1.5M$577K$69K
FY2018
$240K
$637K$215K$169K
FY2017
$175K$94K$94K
7yr total$630KSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

1 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 24 April 2026 (14 days ago)

Work Work

Grantopen

This program empowers women who have experienced crisis through meaningful employment.

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

community
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
disadvantagedrural remote

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The founders generated their wealth through a social enterprise model, particularly in the food and hospitality industry, which supports their philanthropic efforts.

Board & Leadership

ACNC
Justine Baker
board member
ACNC
Pamela Jack
board member
ACNC
Sarah Derry
board member
ACNC
Shamal Dass
board member
ACNC
Victoria Thompson
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 24 April 2026 (14 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 24 April 2026 (14 days ago)
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Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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