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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

Given its specific name and association with the Victor Smorgon Institute at Epworth, this funder likely supports internal initiatives or specific academic positions within Epworth. External applicants should determine if their work directly aligns with the institute's specific programs and contact Epworth's research or education departments for potential opportunities.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation's giving is highly targeted, focused on supporting the specific Victor Smorgon Institute for Education and Research at Epworth. It values academic excellence and research that contributes to improving outcomes for people with chronic illness, likely funding specific academic chairs, programs, or projects within this institutional framework.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$579K
$610K$12.1M$12.1M
FY2022
$647K
$744K$11.6M$11.6M
FY2021
$539K
$838K$12.9M$12.9M
FY2020
$574K
$604K$10.8M$10.8M
FY2019
$593K
$614K$11.5M$11.5M
FY2018
$565K
$735K$11.9M$11.9M
FY2017
$543K
$757K$11.3M$11.3M
7yr total$4.0MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

education
Geographic
AU-VIC

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
This is a corporate foundation, likely established through significant philanthropic contributions from the Smorgon family or associated corporate entities, specifically dedicated to supporting the Victor Smorgon Institute at Epworth.

Board & Leadership

Keith Irvine
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (96 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 4
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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