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

Tips for Applicants

Prospective research partners should align with FightMND's focus on Motor Neurone Disease treatment and cure development. Organisations seeking support should demonstrate how their work contributes to understanding MND or improving outcomes for affected individuals, and consider partnering through their research investment or community support programs.

Giving Philosophy

FightMND carefully invests donated funds into the most promising MND research projects, prioritising scientific advancement toward treatment and cure. The foundation values community engagement and grassroots fundraising as essential to sustaining its mission, believing that collective action and resilience can drive medical breakthroughs.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$15.0M
$13.6M AU + $1.4M intl
$24.4M$53.7M$48.0M
FY2022
$10.5M
$714K AU + $9.7M intl
$24.4M$46.5M$45.8M
FY2021
$10.8M
$22.5M$40.0M$19.0M
FY2020
$12.3M
$21.5M$37.2M$12.5M
FY2019
$17.4M
$17.0M$28.2M$7.0M
FY2018
$19.6M
$13.5M$20.4M$10.1M
FY2017
$3.8M
$14.0M$18.4M$18.3M
7yr total$89.4MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

healthindigenous
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
ageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Community-based fundraising through individual donations, corporate partnerships, merchandise sales (notably beanies), and major fundraising events like Daniher's Drive; supported by a high-profile founder and ambassador network.

Board & Leadership

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Andrew Dillon
board member
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Janette Fitzgerald
board member
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Jennifer Tucker
board member
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Judith Slocombe
board member
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Mark Evans
board member
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Neale Daniher
board member
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Peter Charles
board member
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Trevor Chong
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: 10 March 2026 (100 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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