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The Union Education Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should clearly articulate how their educational projects will benefit the general community across Australia. Demonstrating alignment with broad educational outcomes and community impact will be key.
Giving Philosophy
As a corporate foundation with a clear mandate for education, The Union Education Foundation likely prioritizes projects that demonstrate a tangible impact on learning and skill development for the general community. Given its name, it may have a particular interest in educational programs that align with the values or interests of a union or related corporate entity.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $712K | $13.5M | $13.1M |
| FY2022 | — | $2.5M | $16.3M | $14.5M |
| FY2021 | $4.0M | $3.6M | $20.0M | $17.0M |
| FY2020 | $3.9M | $3.1M | $21.3M | $16.5M |
| FY2019 | — | $3.1M | $22.9M | $17.4M |
| FY2018 | — | $3.0M | $24.6M | $17.4M |
| FY2017 | — | $2.9M | $22.9M | $17.3M |
| 7yr total | $7.9M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
education
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
community
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth originates from a corporate entity, likely associated with a union or a related business, as indicated by its 'corporate_foundation' type and name.
Board & Leadership
Stephen Bracks
chair
ACNC
Caterina Cinanni
director
ACNC
David Peetz
director
ACNC
Gerard Dwyer
director
ACNC
Michele O'Neil
director
ACNC
Sally McManus
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Foundation profile updated: 14 April 2026 (64 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (111 days ago)
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