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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

As a family foundation with limited public profile, applications should demonstrate clear alignment with community benefit and may be more successful through personal introductions or professional networks. Given the foundation's Australian focus and Sydney base, applicants from NSW or with national reach are most appropriate.

Giving Philosophy

This family foundation approaches its giving with a focus on creating meaningful community impact, likely prioritizing organizations aligned with the founders' personal interests and values. The foundation appears to favor established charitable organisations with proven track records in service delivery.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$780K
$848K$15.6M$15.6M
FY2022
$409K
$10.3M$15.5M$15.5M
FY2021
$510K
$2.8M$6.4M$6.4M
FY2020
$478K
$235K$3.8M$3.8M
FY2019
$304K
$236K AU + $68K intl
$157K$4.2M$4.2M
FY2018
$226K
$179K AU + $47K intl
$173K$4.3M$4.3M
FY2017
$242K
$208K AU + $34K intl
$167K$4.2M$4.2M
7yr total$2.9MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-National

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Family-derived wealth, likely originating from a private business enterprise. The foundation's corporate_foundation classification suggests wealth was accumulated through commercial activities, possibly as a vehicle for philanthropic giving by the Bassat family.

Board & Leadership

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Joel Bassat
director
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (100 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (111 days ago)
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