Wise Foundation

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 29129090848|www.wisefoundation.com.au ACNC Register →

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Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Range

$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

Align proposals with their social enterprise model and focus on economic empowerment and reconciliation outcomes. Given their hands-on approach with The Gardens Club, they likely prefer practical, measurable programs over theoretical initiatives in VIC and QLD.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation believes in sustainable social enterprise as the pathway to economic independence, supporting marginalised individuals to achieve meaningful community participation. They prioritise initiatives that create tangible economic opportunities and self-sufficiency rather than direct welfare.

Notable Grants

■Work boots for Timor Leste's Road Workers

■Phones for Asylum Seekers in Melbourne

■Wise Barista Program at Telstra Discovery Store Melbourne (2015)

■Wise Barista Program at NAB Sydney (2017-2020)

■Buffed runner-up 2014 Westpac Foundation Employee Grant Awards

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	—	$2.1M	$542K	$2K
FY2022	—	$1.8M	$717K	$177K
FY2021	—	$1.8M	$795K	$200K
FY2020	$10K	$1.4M	$502K	$108K
FY2019	$1K	$1.4M	$517K	$110K
FY2018	$67K	$1.5M	$600K	$148K
FY2017	$57K $7K AU + $50K intl	$1.4M	$754K	$285K
7yr total	$135K	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

indigenous

Geographic

AU-QLDAU-VIC

Recipients

communitydisadvantaged

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

Corporate foundation originating from the Adidem group of companies and the Wise family. The foundation operates social enterprises (such as The Gardens Club venue) that generate profits for charitable purposes.