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Shake It Up Australia Foundation Trust
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
Given the foundation's specific focus on Parkinson's research, applicants should demonstrate strong scientific merit, innovative approaches, and clear potential for impact on Parkinson's treatment or cure. Building relationships with the 24 Australian research institutes already funded may strengthen applications.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation focuses exclusively on funding innovative Parkinson's research to find treatments and a cure. It partners with Australian research institutes and supports clinical trials. The foundation values maximum impact of donations, with founders covering all overhead costs so 100% of contributions go directly to research.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $2.4M | $3.6M | $6.7M | $6.7M |
| FY2022 | $1.9M $945K AU + $943K intl | $3.4M | $5.8M | $5.5M |
| FY2021 | $1.3M | $1.8M | $4.2M | $4.2M |
| FY2020 | $880K | $2.6M | $3.8M | $3.7M |
| FY2019 | $973K | $1.3M | $2.4M | $2.2M |
| FY2018 | $739K | $1.3M | $2.0M | $1.9M |
| FY2017 | $816K | $930K | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| 7yr total | $9.0M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
health
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-VIC
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation established by founding directors who provide the financial resources to cover all administrative and operational costs, allowing donations to be fully directed to research funding.
Board & Leadership
Anthony Dormer
chair
ACNC
Clyde Campbell
chair
ACNC
Benjamin Young
board member
ACNC
Hayden Snow
board member
ACNC
Jennifer Hosie
board member
ACNC
Katrina Hodgkinson
board member
ACNC
Laura McNally
secretary
ACNC
Noel Holmes
board member
ACNC
Steffi Spitznagel
board member
ACNC
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