Macquarie Group Foundation

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Annual Giving

$37.5M

Programs

4 (4 open)

About

The Macquarie Group Foundation drives the social impact work for Macquarie Group, a global financial services organisation. Its core mission is to empower people to build a better future by leveraging both financial and non-financial resources. The Foundation primarily focuses on breaking down systemic barriers to employment globally.

Tips for Applicants

The Foundation emphasizes an employee-led giving model, so connecting with Macquarie Group employees or having a staff member on your board may be beneficial. Primary funding focuses on initiatives that break down barriers to employment and build effective pathways to job opportunities. The Foundation also makes social impact investments, suggesting an interest in sustainable and scalable solutions to social issues.

Giving Philosophy

The Foundation operates with an employee-led approach, encouraging its people to contribute service, financial support, and leadership to community organisations they choose. It provides funding through donation matching, grants for employees on non-profit boards, anniversary donations, and financial awards recognising staff contributions. A significant portion of its funding focuses on breaking down barriers to employment and building effective pathways. The Foundation also engages in social impact investing and supports 'shared value' initiatives within Macquarie businesses to solve social issues.

Notable Grants

■In December 2023, the Macquarie Foundation committed $2.75 million to Pursuit, a social impact organization focused on improving employment opportunities for low-income individuals in the United States, marking its first major social impact investment in the region.

Giving History

1985

$698.0M

2024

$67.0M

2025

$57.0M

-92% decrease from 1985 to 2025

Programs & Opportunities (4)

4 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 5 May 2026 (3 days ago)

3 Grants1 Program

Global Grantmaking

Grantopen

Focus on breaking down barriers to employment and building pathways to work

Eligibility: Non-profit organisations that align to the grantmaking framework in the relevant region can apply.

How to apply: Organisations can apply through the expressions of interest grant rounds, which will be communicated as they are made available.

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Global Grant Making Program

Grantopen

Macquarie Foundation's flagship grant program focused on breaking down systemic barriers to employment globally. Supports not-for-profit organisations working in community, youth, employment, arts, and sports sectors.

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Social Impact Investing

Programopen

Macquarie Foundation's impact investment initiative that deploys capital to create social outcomes alongside financial returns, focusing on employment and workforce development.

Eligibility: Organisations breaking down barriers to employment, with a focus on Asia and Australia

How to apply: Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for social impact investments

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Opportunity Fund

Grantopen

Provides grants to support employment opportunities and address systemic barriers to workforce participation. Targets disadvantaged individuals and communities globally.

Eligibility: Organizations working in the United States, with a focus on under-resourced communities

How to apply: Employees nominate and vote for non-profits to receive one-year, unrestricted support through People’s Choice Grants

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