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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Programs
2 (2 open)

Tips for Applicants

To approach this funder, applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and personal development, and highlight how they can make a positive contribution to the college community. Scholarship applications should be submitted through the official website, with a focus on showcasing the applicant's potential to benefit from the educational opportunities provided.

Giving Philosophy

The Geelong College Foundation Limited approaches its giving by valuing academic excellence, community engagement, and the development of independence in its students. It selects recipients based on their potential to make a positive contribution to the college community and their ability to benefit from the educational opportunities provided.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$157K
$1.1M$44.1M$41.7M
FY2022
$1.3M
$20.2M$43.6M$41.2M
FY2021
$75K
$746K$25.7M$22.8M
FY2020
$288K
$635K$24.4M$21.5M
FY2019
$265K
$4.5M$22.6M$21.6M
FY2018
$144K
$1.3M$15.9M$15.9M
FY2017
$114K
$734K$15.9M$15.9M
7yr total$2.3MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (2)

2 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (111 days ago)

Foundation Fellowships

Grantopen

Fellowship funding for educational programs

Scholarships

Grantopen

Financial support for students

Grants in Database (1)

Focus Areas

educationindigenous
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
youthdisadvantagedindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth comes from its association with The Geelong College, an independent co-education boarding and day school.

Board & Leadership

ACNC
Ben Miller
board member
ACNC
Nicholas Gilchrist
board member
ACNC
Richard Carr
board member
ACNC
Scott Chirnside
board member
ACNC
Shannyn Leach
secretary
ACNC
Sue Swan
board member
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (96 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (111 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 2
Added: 27 February 2026 (113 days ago)
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