Social Ventures Australia Limited
About
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is a national social impact organisation that works to solve challenging social problems affecting Australian communities. They focus on early years, education, First Nations reconciliation, and employment, supporting people and communities experiencing disadvantage through grants, consulting, impact investing, and policy advocacy.
Tips for Applicants
Emphasise innovative, scalable solutions to entrenched social problems and demonstrate how your work aligns with their focus areas of early years, education, First Nations, or employment. Show potential for systemic impact and ability to work collaboratively across sectors.
Giving Philosophy
SVA acts as an innovative path maker, guiding partners through complexity to create systemic change. They value collaboration with businesses, governments, social sector organisations and philanthropists, and seek to address root causes of social problems rather than just symptoms.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $312K | $16.9M | $23.9M | $18.7M |
| FY2022 | $94K | $18.2M | $23.6M | $19.5M |
| FY2021 | — | $19.1M | $24.6M | $18.8M |
| FY2020 | $625K | $17.4M | $20.3M | $14.4M |
| FY2019 | $858K | $17.5M | $17.6M | $14.5M |
| FY2018 | $1.1M | $18.4M | $18.9M | $15.6M |
| FY2017 | $1.3M | $19.4M | $18.1M | $14.0M |
| 7yr total | $4.3M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||