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Annual Giving
$2.6M

About

The Institute for Breathing and Sleep (IBAS) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Heidelberg, Victoria that facilitates and coordinates research and education in respiratory and sleep health. It brings together researchers, educators and clinicians to advance understanding of breathing and sleep disorders, with a particular focus on Motor Neurone Disease (MND), respiratory conditions, and sleep disorders. The organisation supports research projects and recruits participants for clinical studies.

Tips for Applicants

Approach IBAS with research proposals focused on respiratory and sleep health, particularly MND-related breathing research. Given their focus on collaborative research and clinical studies, demonstrate how your project aligns with their existing work and could benefit from their clinical research infrastructure in Victoria.

Giving Philosophy

IBAS approaches its mission by funding clinical research into respiratory and sleep disorders, particularly focusing on Motor Neurone Disease and breathing muscle weakness. It supports researchers and clinicians through project grants and collaborates with medical research foundations like the Austin Medical Research Foundation.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$2.6M
$2.9M$4.3M$526K
FY2022
$2.4M
$2.8M$4.6M$1.4M
FY2021
$2.1M$4.0M$562K
FY2020
$1.6M$3.0M$560K
FY2019
$1.4M$2.8M$558K
FY2018
$1.7M$2.4M$551K
FY2017
$2.0M$2.5M$543K
7yr total$5.0MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

healthresearch
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AU-VIC
Recipients
researchersclinicianspatients with respiratory conditionspatients with sleep disorders

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
IBAS appears to derive its funding from multiple sources including donations, research grants from organisations like the Austin Medical Research Foundation, and potentially government funding for health research.

Board & Leadership

Anna Burke
director
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James Best
director
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MARK HOWARD
director
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Ross Cooke
director
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Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 8 March 2026 (63 days ago)
Website scan updated: 22 April 2026 (17 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (66 days ago)
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