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

Tips for Applicants

Given the foundation's focus on global collaborative research and limited annual giving of $100,000, applicants should emphasize innovative, multi-disciplinary research proposals that align with OMF's existing research centers and strategic priorities. Demonstrating connection to their systems biology approach and potential for measurable outcomes in diagnostics or treatment would strengthen applications.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation values open collaborative research that takes a multi-system, interdisciplinary approach to understanding complex diseases. It funds studies across neuroendocrine, immune, cardiovascular, metabolic, genetic, and diagnostic domains, preferring initiatives that bring together world-renowned scientists and can lead to tangible biomarkers, diagnostic criteria, and treatments.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$633K$1.3M$1.3M
FY2022
$199K$683K$673K
FY2021
$515K$485K$485K
3yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

health
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
communityyouthageddisability

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation raises funds through donations from the public, likely leveraging its international network and relationships with patients, families, and supporters affected by ME/CFS and Long COVID.

Board & Leadership

DAVID KONG
director
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MARCEL LUIK
director
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Kimberly Hicks
officeholder
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Louise Myer
board member
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Ross Pinney
board member
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (94 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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