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Live for Lily Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Given their specific focus on childhood cancer research, applications should directly relate to pediatric cancer research initiatives. As a smaller foundation with $100,000 annual giving, they may prefer targeted, specific research proposals over broad operational funding requests.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation focuses specifically on funding research aimed at curing childhood cancers. They prioritize direct contributions to research institutions and centres that are working toward breakthrough treatments and ultimately a cure for pediatric cancers.
Notable Grants
■Funding for the Live for Lily Scientist as part of the Zero Program
■Support for the Minderoo Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $250K | $681K | $301K | $256K |
| FY2022 | $200K | $327K | $146K | $144K |
| FY2021 | $125K | $124K | $95K | $87K |
| FY2020 | $20K | $138K | $138K | $138K |
| FY2019 | $500K | $689K | $89K | $77K |
| FY2018 | $300K | $484K | $203K | $203K |
| FY2017 | $200K | $668K | $430K | $244K |
| 7yr total | $1.6M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
health
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
youth
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation appears to be family-founded in memory of Lily Hester, funded through donations and fundraising events such as the annual Ride for Lily cycling event.
Board & Leadership
Aaron Hester
director
ACNC
Katie Hester
director
ACNC
Philip Martins
director
ACNC
Steele Mellet
director
ACNC
Aaron Hester
other
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Philip Martins
other
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Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (99 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 3
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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