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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

Approach this funder with clearly established partnerships with reputable mental health, education, or community organisations. Emphasise measurable outcomes and align with their focus on Beyond Blue-style mental health initiatives, educational scholarships, or community support programs. Given their corporate nature and national operations, demonstrate professional governance and clear impact metrics.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation values holistic community impact through mental health support, educational advancement via scholarships, and community welfare programs. It prioritises partnerships with established, reputable organisations and supports individuals from emerging to elite athlete levels through sports scholarships, reflecting the family's long-standing commitment to giving back.

Notable Grants

Partnership with Beyond Blue for mental health initiatives

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$330K
$764K$1.2M$1.2M
FY2022
$60K
$470K$625K$625K
FY2021
$305K
$548K$450K$450K
FY2020
$20K
$200K$180K$180K
4yr total$715KSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-NSWAU-NTAU-QLDAU-SAAU-VICAU-WA
Recipients
communityyouth

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation funded by the Brinsmead family through ADCO Constructions, a major construction company on the Gold Coast. The foundation formalises the family's existing community engagement and extends ADCO's community reach.

Board & Leadership

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Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (54 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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