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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M

Tips for Applicants

This foundation primarily delivers services directly rather than making grants to other organizations. Organizations seeking partnership should focus on collaborative opportunities aligned with homelessness, poverty alleviation, and community support in Sydney; corporate partnerships and workplace giving programs are explicitly encouraged.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation operates on principles of humility, dignity, and compassion, guided by the concept of offering a 'fresh start' to those in need. It prioritizes direct, practical assistance through integrated services—meals, healthcare, welfare support, and therapeutic programs—rather than grants, reflecting a hands-on approach to alleviating both causes and effects of disadvantage.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$2.4M
$5.4M$6.4M$4.7M
FY2022
$8K
$7.4M$8.7M$7.3M
FY2021
$1.6M
$3.5M$8.3M$6.8M
FY2020
$3.8M$9.3M$8.2M
FY2019
$4.6M$9.6M$5.8M
FY2018
$5.8M$9.0M$5.7M
FY2017
$4.1M$7.3M$3.9M
7yr total$4.0MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

indigenous
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
communityyouthageddisadvantageddisabilityindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation with community support through donations, corporate partnerships, workplace giving, food donations, bequests, and volunteer contributions.

Board & Leadership

Gerry Graham
board member
ACNC
Jane Woods
board member
ACNC
Michael Manuell
board member
ACNC
Oliver Harvey
board member
ACNC
Robert Woods
secretary
ACNC
Tina Collins
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (66 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (77 days ago)
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