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Annual Giving
$1.5M

About

The Funding Network Australia is a collective giving platform that brings together everyday Australians, businesses and philanthropy to fund exceptional grassroots non-profits and social enterprises across the country. Through live collective giving events, they facilitate direct funding to community organisations creating equitable outcomes. Since 2013, they have channelled funding to grassroots changemakers working on diverse social issues nationwide.

Tips for Applicants

Focus on presenting a compelling personal story and demonstrating clear community impact. Since they fund through live events, prepare to articulate your organisation's mission, impact and funding needs in a persuasive, concise manner that resonates with event attendees who are everyday philanthropists and business representatives.

Giving Philosophy

They operate through collective giving events where philanthropists, businesses and community members gather to hear directly from grassroots organisations. They value compelling storytelling, community connection and organisations that demonstrate measurable impact in their communities. Funding is directed to grassroots changemakers working on the ground.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.2M
$1.1M AU + $89K intl
$2.4M$964K$846K
FY2022
$1.2M
$980K AU + $215K intl
$2.4M$1.0M$807K
FY2021
$1.1M
$2.3M$1.1M$912K
FY2020
$1.1M
$1.1M AU + $29K intl
$2.3M$937K$779K
FY2019
$1.5M
$1.5M AU + $31K intl
$2.8M$1.7M$861K
FY2018
$1.0M
$2.1M$1.1M$810K
FY2017
$1.4M
$210K AU + $1.2M intl
$2.6M$1.2M$742K
7yr total$8.6MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

communitysocial-enterpriseyouthindigenousemployment
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
non-profitssocial-enterprisesgrassroots-organisations

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Their funding model is supported by a consortium of corporate foundations including PNI Foundation, Intrepid Foundation, The Snow Foundation, Atlassian Foundation, AMP Foundation, Harris Charitable Foundation, and other corporate and family foundations, combined with individual donors who participate in collective giving events.

Board & Leadership

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Bianca Geena Stern
board member
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Jordan Griffiths
board member
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Lisa Grinham
board member
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LIZA-JAYNE LOCH
board member
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Lorraine Trattles
board member
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Meaghan Lynch
secretary
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William Marynissen
board member
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 7 March 2026 (101 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (104 days ago)
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