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Annual Giving
$1.2M

About

Essendon Historical Society Inc is a community-based organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the local history and heritage of Essendon and surrounding areas in Melbourne, Victoria. The society engages in educational activities including heritage walks, publications, and community events to raise awareness of local history. It provides grants to support historical preservation, heritage projects, and community history initiatives in the Essendon region.

Tips for Applicants

Emphasize the local historical significance and community engagement potential of your project. Highlight how your initiative aligns with preserving Essendon's heritage and aligns with the society's educational mission through heritage walks and historical publications.

Giving Philosophy

The society values the preservation and promotion of local heritage and history, focusing on projects that engage the community in understanding and appreciating Essendon's historical significance. Recipients are likely selected based on their contribution to local heritage preservation and community education.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$68K$260K$260K
FY2022
$54K$330K$330K
FY2021
$301K$339K$339K
FY2020
$114K$96K$80K
FY2019
$1.2M
$817K$166K$115K
FY2018
$276K
$811K$690K$101K
FY2017
$392K$363K$360K
7yr total$1.5MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

communityartsresearch
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AU-VIC
Recipients
local heritage projectshistorical preservation initiativescommunity history organizationseducational programs

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Community-based organization likely funded through membership fees, donations, charitable contributions, and possibly government heritage grants. The annual giving figure suggests some grant-making capacity.

Board & Leadership

Amanda Watson
officeholder
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Kelsey Collins
officeholder
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Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 7 March 2026 (66 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (69 days ago)
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