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Annual Giving
$23.6M
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Endowment
$11.1M
Programs
4 (3 open)

About

The St Vincent's Curran Foundation is the official fundraising arm for St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service, and St Joseph's Hospital Auburn. It raises funds from the community and philanthropic partners to support critical clinical work, medical research, education, and patient care initiatives across the St Vincent's Health Network Sydney.

Tips for Applicants

The St Vincent's Curran Foundation is the fundraising body for the St Vincent's Health Network Sydney and does not typically offer open grant programs to external organisations. Its primary role is to raise and direct funds to support projects and services within the hospitals and health services it represents. Potential partners or donors interested in supporting specific areas within St Vincent's should contact the Foundation directly to discuss alignment with their funding priorities.

Giving Philosophy

The Foundation approaches giving by inspiring generosity from individuals, corporations, and community groups to directly fund priority areas and critical needs within the St Vincent's Health Network Sydney. Their theory of change focuses on transforming healthcare through innovation, world-class patient care, cutting-edge research, and robust education and training.

Notable Grants

Significant funding for the Homeless Health Service at Sacred Heart Health Service
Investments in cutting-edge surgical and diagnostic equipment for St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
Support for vital medical research projects across various disciplines within the St Vincent's Health Network
Funding for staff education and training initiatives to enhance clinical skills and patient care
Contributions towards improving patient comfort and care environments across the network

Giving History

2023
$23.6M

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$12.8M
$22.5M$53.9M$42.6M
FY2022
$16.9M
$17.2M$46.6M$36.7M
FY2021
$11.5M
$19.6M$50.8M$44.0M
FY2020
$14.9M
$15.1M$44.3M$37.9M
FY2019
$7.3M
$21.8M$46.0M$39.1M
FY2018
$12.1M
$14.4M$39.4M$26.5M
FY2017
$11.8M
$13.7M$37.4M$24.9M
7yr total$87.4MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (4)

3 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 14 June 2026 (11 days ago)

3 Grants1 Scholarship

St Vincent's Curran Endowment Grants

Grantclosed

Annual grants program funding urgent equipment purchases, innovative medical research projects, and ongoing clinical education across St Vincent's Hospitals and facilities. Applications typically open in July-August each year.

Closes 31/08/2025Apply →

St Vincent's Curran Foundation Scholarship in Safety and Quality

Scholarshipopen

This scholarship supports St Vincent's Health Network Sydney staff in developing their skills and capacity in translating ideas, research, and concepts into best-practice Safety and Quality initiatives. It provides educational support for attending relevant conferences, workshops, and programs.

Closes 29/07/2026Apply →

St Vincent's Curran Endowment Grants program

Grantopen

This annual program provides funding for urgent equipment purchases, innovative medical research projects, and ongoing clinical education across St Vincent's Hospitals and facilities. It also supports patient comfort items, innovation, new technology, and fellowships for staff within the St Vincent's Health Australia network in NSW.

$5K – $100KCloses 05/08/2026Apply →

Endowment Grants

Grantopen

Small to medium-sized grants provided by the St Vincent’s Curran Endowment Fund to support clinicians and staff across St Vincent’s Hospitals and Facilities in NSW for urgent equipment purchases, innovative medical research projects, and ongoing clinical education to improve patient care and recovery programs.

Grants in Database (5)

Focus Areas

healthindigenouscommunityhuman rightsresearcheducation
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
hospitalresearchcommunity org

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The Foundation's financial resources are primarily derived from public and corporate donations, philanthropic gifts, bequests, and community fundraising events.
Parent Company
St Vincent's Health Australia
Revenue Sources
donations, fundraising, bequests, corporate_partnerships

Board & Leadership

Anna McFadgen
board member
ACNC
Glen Frost
board member
ACNC
Jeremy Byrne
board member
ACNC
Louise Walsh
board member
ACNC
Richard Ryan
board member
ACNC
Selwyn Black
board member
ACNC
ACNC
Yang Liu
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 25 June 2026 (today)
Grant/program scan updated: 14 June 2026 (11 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (117 days ago)
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