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Victorian Arts Centre Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Giving Philosophy
The Victorian Arts Centre Trust operates Arts Centre Melbourne with a philosophy rooted in providing direct public access to cultural experiences. Its mission is to be a vibrant cultural and community hub, shaping Melbourne's identity through the arts and ensuring these institutions are recognized as 'theirs' by the people of Victoria, rather than functioning as a grant-making philanthropic entity.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $45K | $117.0M | $694.8M | $658.8M |
| FY2022 | $170K | $90.6M | $706.6M | $651.3M |
| FY2021 | $108K | $84.6M | $686.9M | $654.4M |
| FY2020 | — | $84.6M | $682.7M | $659.4M |
| FY2019 | — | $100.0M | $632K | $599K |
| FY2018 | — | $95.9M | $644.1M | $605.4M |
| FY2017 | — | $86.4M | $612.9M | $581.1M |
| 7yr total | $323K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
artsindigenous
Geographic
AU-QLDAU-VIC
Recipients
communityyouthageddisadvantageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous
Board & Leadership
Caroline Bowditch
trustee
ACNC
Carson Ian
officeholder
ACNC
Greta Bradman
trustee
ACNC
Janine Mohamed
trustee
ACNC
Leigh Johns
trustee
ACNC
Nhung Mason
trustee
ACNC
Paul Barker
trustee
ACNC
Paul Bonnici
trustee
ACNC
Simon Phemister
trustee
ACNC
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Added: 27 February 2026 (75 days ago)
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