Australian Foundations

The E.M. Lothian Trust Fund is a philanthropic trust established in 1955 that supports Scouts Victoria's educational programs and youth development activities. Based in Mount Waverley, Victoria, the trust funds the Scouting movement which provides adventure-based learning, leadership development, and character building for young people across Victoria.

New Beginnings Foundation Ltd. is an Australian corporate foundation dedicated to addressing homelessness and the lack of affordable, available housing for those most in need across Australia. It focuses on social welfare, particularly through community housing programs, with an initial emphasis on affordable and social housing for survivors of domestic abuse. The foundation supports a broad range of beneficiaries including youth, families, people with disabilities, and the financially disadvantaged.

The Lorraine Foundation supports disadvantaged Australian children through reading programs, storytelling initiatives, art workshops, and Imagine Packs. The foundation provides art supplies, books, e-readers, and audiobooks to foster creativity and education. Their mission is to inspire brighter futures for children in need by ensuring access to transformative art and reading experiences.

The Umiya Foundation Australia is dedicated to preserving and promoting Sanatan culture, particularly within the Kadva Patidar community in Australia. Its primary mission involves building a temple and community center in Sydney to serve as a spiritual and social hub

Donate A Dollar A Week Foundation pools tiny weekly donations (as little as $1 per week) from donors to provide sustained support to small, high-impact Australian charities. The foundation acts as a pooled giving mechanism that aggregates micro-donations to fund a range of vetted charitable organisations across multiple causes nationally.

I4Give Foundation is a Christian faith-based organization founded by Danny and Leila Abdallah following the tragic loss of their three children and niece in 2020. The foundation exists to help people turn pain into purpose through forgiveness, walking alongside those who have experienced hurt or loss. Through education, leadership programs, community initiatives, and the annual i4Give Day (February 1st), the foundation supports individuals and communities in building resilience and choosing healing and hope.

The PS Matthew Wong Legacy Trust is an Australian philanthropic trust established in loving memory of Matthew Wong, dedicated to empowering individuals facing hardship in NSW. It supports access to education through scholarships, invests in innovative health and medical research (including gene therapy), and fosters community empowerment through awareness and advocacy for equal access.

A newly established public ancillary fund based in Hamilton, Victoria, connected to the Hamilton Gallery and Southern Grampians Shire Council. The fund supports charitable purposes benefiting the general community in the regional Victorian area, with a likely focus on arts, culture, and community development.

UQASHA IMRAN FOUNDATION LIMITED is a newly established corporate foundation based in Casey, ACT, focused on social welfare programs. The foundation supports youth, children, financially disadvantaged individuals, and early childhood development. Operating primarily in NSW and ACT, the foundation appears to be associated with legal professionals and operates from the Dingwall Co. law firm premises.

The Ross House Trust operates a self-managed, community-owned heritage building in Melbourne's CBD that provides affordable office space and meeting rooms to over 50 not-for-profit organisations working in social justice and environmental sectors. Rather than traditional grant-making, Ross House supports its beneficiaries through below-market facility rental, resource access, and community connection, enabling grassroots organisations to operate sustainably. The organisation has been central to Melbourne's social justice and environment movement since 1987.

PRR Foundation Limited, operating as Kunjung, is a charitable organisation dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Himalayan Buddhist arts, philosophy, culture, and Tibetan cosmic science. The foundation serves migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and ethnic communities across NSW, VIC, WA, and ACT, with activities extending worldwide. Its mission centres on sharing Buddhist teachings and Himalayan cultural heritage under the vision of Venerable Pong Re Rinpoche.

The Saint Nicholas Foundation Limited operates as an aged care facility, St Nicholas Aged Care, primarily serving the Greek elderly community in Highgate Hill, QLD, while also welcoming non-Greek residents. Its mission is to provide culturally appropriate care

PBG Foundation Limited is an ACNC-registered Australian charitable foundation focused on driving positive change across the Pacific region, with operations in Australia and Vanuatu. The foundation alleviates poverty, responds to disasters, improves health access, and creates opportunities for vulnerable communities through projects including community infrastructure development, post-disaster recovery, and mobile health clinics. It operates with Australian governance and accountability standards while maintaining deep local engagement in Pacific island communities.

The Kingston Community Foundation is a newly established community foundation dedicated to building a sustainable future for Kingston SE in South Australia. It provides long-term financial support to local beneficiaries through donations, bequests, and investment income, with a focus on health, education, and heritage preservation for rural regional communities.

LION HOUSE FOUNDATION LIMITED is a corporate foundation based in Cardiff Heights, NSW (Newcastle region) that focuses on education and social welfare initiatives. Established in 2018 and ACNC registered in July 2025, the foundation supports disadvantaged and vulnerable populations across NSW, Victoria, and Queensland, with a particular emphasis on community-based programs that address educational gaps and social disadvantage.

The Trustee for the Mangrove Mountain Union Church 1914 Trust Inc manages a historic church property and community hall in Mangrove Mountain, NSW. The trust supports the local rural community by providing facilities for religious services, community gatherings, and events. Established in 2021, the trust serves diverse beneficiary groups including families, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, financially disadvantaged individuals, migrants, refugees, veterans, and other community members.

King's Public Ancillary Fund is a newly established charitable foundation linked to King's Church in Reedy Creek, Queensland. As a public ancillary fund, it collects donations from the public and distributes them to support charitable causes, with a focus on community welfare, religious activities, and social services across Queensland. The fund supports the church's various ministries including community care, youth programs, education, and family services.

Lifeboat Geelong Foundation is a pastoral support service dedicated to assisting victims and survivors of church-related sexual abuse. Operating in the Geelong region of Victoria, the organisation provides confidential support and advocacy for established survivors seeking healing and assistance. The foundation addresses the complex trauma and welfare needs of abuse survivors through pastoral care and community support services.

Shakktidhaam is a Hindu temple and exclusive events venue located in Wangara, Western Australia that serves the local Hindu and broader community. While registered as a charitable organisation with purposes in culture and religion, it primarily operates as a temple facility and commercial venue for weddings, religious ceremonies, and community events. The organisation supports diverse community groups including youth, families, and culturally diverse populations through religious and cultural programming.