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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M

Tips for Applicants

Organisations seeking support should demonstrate a strong alignment with improving literacy outcomes in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. Proposals should focus on culturally relevant book provision, early learning resources, or community-led publishing initiatives, highlighting collaborative and community-driven approaches.

Giving Philosophy

The ILF values community-led initiatives, cultural relevance, and long-term partnerships. It focuses on empowering remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities by providing resources and support for literacy development and the creation of stories in their own languages. The foundation operates independently of government funding, relying on donations and pro-bono support to ensure sustainable and long-term engagement.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$6.8M$8.7M$7.2M
FY2022
$5.6M$7.1M$5.7M
FY2021
$4.8M$5.3M$4.5M
FY2020
$4.5M$4.4M$3.7M
FY2019
$3.6M$3.0M$2.4M
FY2018
$2.6M$2.3M$1.9M
FY2017
$2.1M$2.1M$1.9M
7yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

indigenous
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
youthindigenous

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth primarily originates from its affiliation with the Australian Book Industry, corporate partnerships (such as Australia Post), and the generosity of public donations and pro-bono support.

Board & Leadership

Amara Barnes
director
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
Thomas Mayo
director
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (99 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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