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Annual Giving
$1.3M

About

Presentation Society is a Catholic philanthropic organization rooted in the legacy of Nano Nagle, founder of the Presentation Sisters. It continues God's mission through acts of justice and compassion, supporting various congregation activities across Australia. The organization provides grants to community initiatives that align with its social justice values, working primarily through its network of congregations in New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should emphasize alignment with social justice values, demonstrate connections to community need, and show how their work embodies compassion and justice. Given the religious foundation, having alignment with Catholic social teaching or the Presentation Sisters tradition may be beneficial.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation approaches its giving through the lens of justice and compassion, continuing the mission of Nano Nagle and the Presentation Sisters tradition. It supports organizations and initiatives that address social justice issues and provide compassionate responses to community needs, particularly those aligned with Catholic social teaching.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.3M
$1.4M$105.1M$101.8M
FY2022
$191K
$1.9M$106.0M$102.8M
FY2021
$134K
$1.0M$107.4M$104.2M
FY2020
$94K
$826K$102.1M$99.1M
FY2019
$115K
$100K AU + $15K intl
$1.6M$104.6M$101.6M
FY2018
$110K
$1.0M$102.4M$101.2M
FY2017
$110K
$1.0M$150.9M$149.7M
7yr total$2.0MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

communityreligionindigenoussocial-enterprise
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-TASAU-VICAU-WA
Recipients
religious-organizationscommunity-groupsindigenous-organisationssocial-enterprise

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Wealth is derived from the Presentation Sisters congregation, likely through a combination of investments, donations, bequests, and fundraising activities associated with the Catholic religious organization.

Board & Leadership

Frances Duyndam
board member
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Helen Carboon
board member
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Mary Hawkins
board member
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Mary Power
board member
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NOLA VANDERFEEN
board member
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Patrick O'Connor
board member
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Peter Cannan
board member
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Rosemary Scarlett
board member
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Sandra Diafas
board member
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Vanda Iaconese
board member
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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 (61 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (64 days ago)
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