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McKnight Family Foundation Pty Ltd
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Organizations serving youth, children, aged persons, or those at risk of homelessness in Australia should align applications with the foundation's multi-generational approach. Given the modest annual giving level, focus on community-based, locally-rooted programs that demonstrate clear impact on disadvantaged populations.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation takes a broad, inclusive approach to philanthropy, supporting multiple vulnerable populations across different life stages from early childhood through aged care. Its focus on both homelessness prevention and financial disadvantage suggests a commitment to addressing root causes of social vulnerability and supporting community-based solutions.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $120K | $16K | $725K | $725K |
| FY2022 | $60K | $29K | $830K | $830K |
| FY2021 | $60K $50K AU + $10K intl | $45K | $862K | $862K |
| FY2020 | $160K $150K AU + $10K intl | $112K | $879K | $879K |
| FY2019 | $74K $54K AU + $20K intl | $154K | $941K | $941K |
| FY2018 | $90K $65K AU + $25K intl | $189K | $858K | $858K |
| FY2017 | $80K | $123K | $771K | $771K |
| 7yr total | $643K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
youthageddisadvantaged
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation, likely derived from a family business or corporate entity associated with the McKnight name.
Board & Leadership
Stephen Mcknight
chair
ACNC
Paul Harper
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 14 April 2026 (68 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (115 days ago)
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