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Annual Giving
$1.8M

About

The Sydney Fringe Incorporated operates an annual 30-day multi-venue arts and performance festival in Sydney, NSW each September. It functions as both a festival organizer and grantmaker, providing a platform for artists and performers across multiple genres to showcase their work, supporting the arts community in New South Wales.

Tips for Applicants

Artists and performers interested in participating should register through the festival's official registration system. Given the festival's emphasis on diversity and multi-genre programming, applicants should highlight their unique artistic contributions and alignment with community-oriented cultural values.

Giving Philosophy

The Sydney Fringe approaches its giving by providing a platform and registration system for artists to participate in the annual festival. It values accessibility and diversity in the arts, supporting both emerging and established artists across various performance genres, with a focus on First Nations acknowledgment and inclusive cultural practices.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$6.4M$977K$399K
FY2022
$1.8M
$6.9M$1.1M$453K
2yr total$1.8MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

artscommunity
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
artistsperformersarts-organisationscreative-workers

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Revenue appears to be generated through festival operations, artist registration fees, sponsorships, and possibly government arts funding, rather than traditional endowment-based philanthropy.

Board & Leadership

ACNC
Chelsea McGregor
officeholder
ACNC
Greg Khoury
board member
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Lesley Watson
board member
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Peter Allwood
board member
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 7 March 2026 (62 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (65 days ago)
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