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John James Memorial Foundation Ltd
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
Apply during their annual grant round (Expressions of Interest open for 2026). Focus on programs that align with their health mission, particularly those supporting youth, people with disabilities, or remote communities. Highlight measurable community health outcomes and collaborative partnerships.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation takes a community-focused approach to health philanthropy, supporting programs that complement clinical care with emotional and social support. It values partnerships that drive lasting improvements in health outcomes, funds infrastructure for charitable health use, and supports medical education initiatives.
Notable Grants
■$450,000 to AEIOU Foundation for early intervention centre for children with autism
■$468,000 to Leukaemia Foundation for John James Village
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $2.2M | $8.9M | $162.2M | $137.3M |
| FY2022 | $1.6M | $7.1M | $152.4M | $135.4M |
| FY2021 | $1.2M | $17.6M | $152.8M | $134.7M |
| FY2020 | $888K | $3.6M | $140.9M | $121.0M |
| FY2019 | $808K | $4.1M | $122.7M | $122.6M |
| FY2018 | $1.4M | $5.4M | $120.7M | $120.4M |
| FY2017 | $840K $730K AU + $110K intl | $5.3M | $88.3M | $87.0M |
| 7yr total | $8.9M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
healthindigenous
Geographic
AU-ACT
Recipients
youthdisabilityindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation (likely established through medical practitioner membership organisation with DGR status)
Board & Leadership
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Alexandra Sparks
director
ACNC
Bobbi Campbell
director
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Danielle Blake
director
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David O'Rourke
director
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Gregory Sly
director
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Martin Dempsey
director
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Nicholas Duncan Gemmel-smith
director
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Paul Smith
director
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Timothy Makeham
director
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Dr Elizabeth Gallagher
trustee
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Dr Jeffrey Harmer AO
trustee
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Dr Linda Weber
trustee
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Dr Nick Gemmel
other
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Dr Tim Makeham
trustee
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Dr Vincent Ferraro
trustee
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Joe Roff
secretary
ACNC
Mr Brian Acworth AM
trustee
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Mr Mark Sullivan AO
trustee
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Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (59 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (70 days ago)
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