People First Bank Foundation

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 79297317699|peoplefirstbankfoundation.org.au ACNC Register →

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Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Range

$5K – $500K

Programs

Tips for Applicants

Focus your application on demonstrating measurable, long-term impacts rather than one-off outcomes. Emphasize how your program addresses the foundation's three focus areas: supporting people in crisis, healthcare for vulnerable populations, or breaking down barriers to education for youth. Highlight any collaborative elements or ways the charity could benefit from broader community support beyond just funding.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation takes a holistic approach to giving, believing that direct financial support alone is insufficient. It seeks to harness the collective strength of the People First Bank community through staff involvement, member engagement, and business partner collaborations. The foundation values high-quality programs that create sustainable, long-term positive impacts and reach people in need across their national footprint.

Notable Grants

■$300,164 to 28 charities (2023/2024)

■$50,000 grant (largest in round 4)

■$25,000 to The Mulberry Project and Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (2022 Weis Community Fund)

■Scholarship for Matt Norton to Australian Rural Leadership Program

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2020	—	$286K	$2.3M	$2.3M
FY2019	—	$2.0M	$2.0M	$2.0M
2yr total	Unknown	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (2)

0 open · 2 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)

Weis Community Fund

Grantclosed

Supports agri-food innovation, sustainable farming practices and next generation entrepreneurs in Toowoomba region

Eligibility: Not specified in available content; program appears focused on Toowoomba region community organizations

How to apply: Currently under review; details to be shared in March 2026. Applications not currently being accepted.

Up to $37KCloses 31/03/2023Apply →

General Grant Round

Grantclosed

Funding for eligible charities supporting people in need

Eligibility: Eligible charities supporting people in need

How to apply: Applications invited for eligible charities, with $137,000 in funding on offer

Up to $137KCloses 31/12/2023Apply →

Grants in Database (1)

Weis Community Fund

Grant

Up to $37KClosedfoundation_program

Focus Areas

Geographic

AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-SAAU-TASAU-VIC

Recipients

communityyouthdisadvantagedrural remote

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

Corporate foundation funded by People First Bank (formerly Heritage Bank and People's Choice Credit Union). The Bank covers all operational costs of the Foundation, ensuring donations and investment income go directly to charitable programs.