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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

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet 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$643KSource: 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

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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