Italian Australian Foundation Incorporated

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 86710277298|iaf.org.au ACNC Register →

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Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Range

$5K – $500K

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their project promotes Italian culture, heritage, or education within Victoria. Given the foundation's medium size and specific focus, it may prefer targeted community-based initiatives over large-scale programs. Organizations should highlight the cultural benefit to the Italian-Australian community and Victoria more broadly.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation focuses on preserving and promoting Italian cultural heritage through educational initiatives and cultural programs. It values projects that foster understanding and appreciation of Italian traditions, language, and skills among Australians, particularly within the Italian-Australian community in Victoria.

Notable Grants

■NGV Italia partnership (3-year program with National Gallery of Victoria)

■Sir James Gobbo Legacy Fellowships to ISSI (20+ fellows supported over years)

■2024 Dante Alighieri Society Melbourne scholarships for 2 Italian teachers

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	$153K	$943K	$16.7M	$16.6M
FY2022	$140K	$773K	$15.9M	$15.9M
FY2021	$198K	$803K	$15.7M	$15.7M
FY2020	$178K	$822K	$15.3M	$15.2M
FY2019	$260K	$826K	$14.8M	$14.8M
FY2018	$58K	$810K	$14.5M	$14.4M
FY2017	$196K	$793K	$14.0M	$13.9M
7yr total	$1.2M	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

artseducation

Geographic

AU-VIC

Recipients

communityyouth

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

As a corporate foundation with 'Italian Australian' in its name, the foundation's wealth likely comes from corporate sponsorships, donations from Italian-Australian businesses, and community contributions, though specific details are not publicly available.