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Annual Giving
$1.5M

About

The Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales Limited is a grant-making organisation dedicated to supporting and enhancing independent education within New South Wales. It provides funding for initiatives, programs, and professional development that benefit independent schools and their communities across the state. Its mission is to foster excellence and innovation in the independent school sector.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation approaches its giving by prioritising initiatives that strengthen the independent school sector in New South Wales. It values projects that enhance educational quality, support professional development for educators, and foster innovation within its member schools. Recipients are likely selected based on their potential to deliver significant impact within the independent school community.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$175K
$33.7M$288.5M$14.0M
FY2022
$1.5M
$33.7M$240.8M$12.9M
FY2021
$250K
$28.7M$193.9M$11.7M
FY2020
$25.6M$134.7M$11.8M
FY2019
$212K
$28.0M$119.1M$11.7M
FY2018
$28.4M$115.2M$11.0M
FY2017
$26.3M$52.2M$9.9M
7yr total$2.1MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

education
Geographic
AU-NSW
Recipients
independent schoolseducational institutionseducators

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth likely originates from membership fees paid by independent schools, government grants for specific educational programs, and potentially philanthropic contributions aligned with its mission

Board & Leadership

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Leah Russell
director
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Tracey Cain
director
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Beth Blackwood
board member
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Darby To
board member
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David Buley
public officer
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Justin Garrick
board member
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Margery Evans
public officer
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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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