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

Tips for Applicants

Emphasise innovation, sustainability, and measurable outcomes in your proposal. Highlight how your organisation addresses the specific needs of young Australians experiencing disadvantage and demonstrate a collaborative, entrepreneurial approach to achieving impact.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation values innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to social change and seeks collaborative partnerships with organisations that can demonstrate sustainable, scalable solutions. It prioritises grant partners who can drive meaningful outcomes and lasting progress for young Australians facing disadvantage.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$5.6M
$78.3M$190.5M$190.4M
FY2022
$2.0M
$85.0M$112.4M$112.4M
FY2021
$1.5M
$5.1M$36.9M$36.9M
FY2020
$1.5M
$5.5M$29.4M$29.4M
FY2019
$1.2M
$7.0M$29.2M$29.2M
FY2018
$1.2M
$3.7M$24.5M$24.2M
FY2017
$800K
$6.7M$22.4M$22.2M
7yr total$13.8MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-VIC

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation established through the wealth and legacy of Brian M. Davis AM, an entrepreneur who built significant business success and wanted to further his commitment to social change through philanthropy.

Board & Leadership

Simon Marsh
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (64 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 4
Added: 27 February 2026 (75 days ago)
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