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Seaworks Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Approach this foundation with proposals aligned to maritime heritage preservation, cultural programming or community events in the Williamstown/Melbourne region. Given its focus on Victoria's maritime history, applications should demonstrate clear connections to maritime heritage or cultural enrichment of the local community.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation focuses on preserving and promoting Victoria's maritime cultural heritage through its museum, events and venue operations. It supports activities that celebrate maritime history and provide community access to cultural and heritage experiences in the Williamstown and greater Melbourne region.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $524K | $431K | $346K |
| FY2022 | — | $420K | $411K | $309K |
| FY2021 | — | $416K | $398K | $314K |
| FY2020 | — | $595K | $295K | $220K |
| FY2019 | — | $3.4M | $425K | $195K |
| FY2018 | — | $502K | $3.6M | $349K |
| FY2017 | — | $495K | $757K | $410K |
| 7yr total | Unknown | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
arts
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
community
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Seaworks Foundation appears to be funded through commercial operations of the Seaworks precinct, including venue hire, event hosting, dining facilities and filming location rentals, supplemented by donations and potentially government cultural grants.
Board & Leadership
Warwick Norman
chair
ACNC
Helen Gibney
director
ACNC
Nicholas Byrne
director
ACNC
Silvija Dobson-Siljic
director
ACNC
PATRICIA TOOP
secretary
ACNC
Peter Hemphill
officeholder
ACNC
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Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (93 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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