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Australian Foundations

4,246 foundations, trusts, and ancillary funds from the ACNC register · See all 64,000+ charities →

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The Lady Musgrave Trust

TrustlowWebPower mapMixed access
The Lady Musgrave Trust is Queensland's oldest charity (established 1885), providing safe and supportive housing solutions for young women and mothers experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The organisation operates across Queensland with a focus on delivering accommodation, access to education and employment opportunities, and comprehensive support services to help young women transition to stable, meaningful lives.
$500K/yr
$4.7M assets
housingyouthemploymentcommunityAU-QLD

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

family trust

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

Bundanon Trust

TrustlowWebPower mapMixed access
Bundanon Trust is an Australian philanthropic trust and cultural institution situated on 1000 hectares of wildlife refuge in the Shoalhaven Region of NSW. It operates as a vibrant hub for creativity and community, deeply inspired by its unique landscape. The Trust offers a diverse range of programs including exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational initiatives, supporting beneficiaries across all age groups, ethnic backgrounds, and rural/regional communities.
$500K/yr
$102.1M assets
artscommunityAU-NSWShoalhaven Region

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

family trust

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

Cancer Council Of Western Australia (Inc)

health_charitylow4 programsWebOperatorMixed access
Cancer Council Of Western Australia (Inc) is a large philanthropic organisation dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of cancer across Western Australia. It provides comprehensive support services, information, and prevention programs for all West Australians affected by cancer, while also funding world-class cancer research. The foundation supports individuals, carers, and the general community, including those in rural/regional/remote areas.
$500K/yr
$90.9M assets
$2.4M granted (FY2023)
healthresearchcommunityindigenousAU-WA

Capital role

institutional operator

Capital source

institutional endowment

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

Stephen Michael Foundation Limited

Corporate Foundationlow1 openWebPower mapOpen capital
The Stephen Michael Foundation empowers Western Australian youth through leadership, sport, and wellbeing programs, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and those experiencing disengagement. Founded by football legend Stephen Michael, the foundation works across schools and communities to build confidence, cultural connection, and leadership skills in young people, helping them overcome barriers to education and social participation.
$500K/yr
$640K assets
youtheducationsportindigenoushealthcommunityAU-WA

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Open capital · gatekeeping 21%

Sonic Healthcare Foundation

Corporate FoundationlowWebPower mapMixed access
Sonic Healthcare Foundation is a corporate foundation established by Sonic Healthcare, Australia's largest pathology and diagnostic imaging company. The foundation supports health, education, and community development initiatives across Australia and in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific and Africa regions. It focuses on improving healthcare access, supporting vulnerable populations including youth, children, aged persons, and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, with particular emphasis on rural and remote communities.
$500K/yr
$40.3M assets
$609K granted (FY2023)
healtheducationcommunityindigenousdisabilityyouthaged-careinternationalAU-NationalAU-NSW

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

The Trustee for Ian & Shirley Norman Foundation

Corporate Foundationlow1 programWebPower mapMixed access
The Ian & Shirley Norman Foundation is a Newcastle-based corporate foundation established in 2021 that supports charities addressing social and ecological challenges in NSW and nationally. The foundation focuses on four pillars: ecological sustainability, protecting people from harm, walking with Traditional Custodians, and empowering communities. It partners with over 25 organisations working across housing, youth, First Nations, mental health, environment, disability, and poverty alleviation.
$500K/yr
$12.2M assets
$2.5M granted (FY2023)
environmentcommunityindigenoushousingyouthhealthAU-NSWAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

The Audrey Lilian McLaren Foundation

Corporate FoundationlowPower mapMixed access
The Audrey Lilian McLaren Foundation is a newly established Australian corporate foundation registered in October 2024. Established to honour the legacy of Audrey Lilian McLaren, this large foundation with annual giving of $500,000 supports charitable causes across Australia, with a focus on community welfare, health initiatives, and educational opportunities for disadvantaged Australians.
$500K/yr
communityhealtheducationAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

Seventh-day Adventist Church (South Australian Conference) Trust

TrustlowOperatorMixed access
The Seventh-day Adventist Church (South Australian Conference) Trust is a religious charitable trust based in Prospect, SA, established in 2004. The trust supports religious activities and programs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Australia while also benefiting the general community through various church-sponsored initiatives and services.
$500K/yr
religioncommunityAU-SA

Capital role

religious operator

Capital source

religious network

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

KARI Foundation Ltd

Corporate Foundationlow1 openWebPower mapOpen capital
KARI Foundation Ltd is an Indigenous not-for-profit organisation based in Liverpool, NSW, dedicated to building community strength, supporting wellbeing, and enriching lives of Aboriginal families and young people. Through programs focused on family and community strength, connecting communities to opportunity, and Aboriginal procurement, the foundation supports vulnerable Indigenous Australians across NSW, VIC, and QLD.
$500K/yr
communityindigenouseducationyouthsocial-enterpriseAU-NSWAU-VICAU-QLD

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Open capital · gatekeeping 21%

Country Connect Foundation Limited

Corporate FoundationlowWebPower mapMixed access
Country Connect Foundation is a corporate foundation dedicated to providing vital wellbeing and youth services, as well as Disability & NDIS and Return to Country support. It focuses on connecting people to country, culture, and community through culturally safe and appropriate care in
$500K/yr
disabilityyouthindigenoushealthcommunityAU-NT

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

The Trustee for MySDA Holdings Trust

TrustlowPower mapMixed access
The Trustee for MySDA Holdings Trust is a charitable trust established in 2019 and based in Sydney, NSW. While specific program details are not publicly available, the foundation's stated purpose is social welfare with a focus on supporting adults. The trust operates as a private philanthropic entity with annual giving of $500,000.
$500K/yr
communitysocial-enterpriseAU-NSW

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

family trust

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

Foundation For Rural And Regional Renewal

Corporate FoundationlowWebPower mapMixed access
FRRR is the only national foundation specifically focused on ensuring the social and economic strength of Australia's remote, very remote and rural communities. They harness goodwill to create vibrant, resilient, empowered and sustainable communities, particularly those that are under-served or structurally excluded. The foundation supports locally-led initiatives that build community capability, momentum and long-term resilience.
$500K/yr
communityyoutheducationemergencytechnologysocial-enterpriseAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

Greenwich Foundation

Corporate FoundationlowPower mapMixed access
The Greenwich Foundation is a newly established corporate foundation in Victoria, Australia, with an annual giving capacity of $500,000. Registered in April 2024, this large charity is expected to support various charitable initiatives within the state, though specific thematic priorities are not yet publicly detailed.
$500K/yr
communityAU-VIC

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

The National Trust Of South Australia

TrustlowWebPower mapMixed access
The National Trust of South Australia is a heritage conservation organisation established in 1955 to protect, conserve, and promote South Australia's natural and built heritage sites of significance. Through property management, events, collections, and community engagement across 40+ branches statewide, the organisation demonstrates the relevance of heritage to lifestyle, economy, and community wellbeing. It serves diverse audiences including youth, families, aged persons, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and rural/regional communities across South Australia.
$500K/yr
artsenvironmentcommunityindigenousAU-SA

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

community foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

Jawoyn Aboriginal Charitable Trust No. 1

TrustlowPower mapMixed access
The Jawoyn Aboriginal Charitable Trust No. 1 is a long-standing philanthropic trust, established in 1993 and based in Katherine South, NT. It is dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with a primary focus on initiatives that promote Indigenous culture and reconciliation. The trust benefits both youth and adults within these communities, operating as a large charity with annual giving of $500,000.
$500K/yr
indigenouscommunityyouthAU-NT

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

family trust

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

The Trustee For The Diocesan Endowment

philanthropic_foundationlowPower mapMixed access
The Trustee For The Diocesan Endowment is a long-established religious foundation established in 1930 that manages an endowment fund to support religious activities and purposes within a diocese. The foundation provides annual grants of approximately $500,000 to support church operations, religious education, clergy support, and related religious initiatives. As a charitable endowment associated with a diocesan structure, it primarily serves religious organizations and congregations within its geographic jurisdiction.
$500K/yr
religioncommunityeducationAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

The Trustee For Ernest Heine Family Foundation

Corporate FoundationlowPower mapMixed access
The Ernest Heine Family Foundation is a Sydney-based family foundation established in 1994, providing charitable giving of approximately $500,000 annually to support vulnerable community members across New South Wales. The foundation supports youth, adults, aged persons, families, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, financially disadvantaged individuals, rural and regional communities, and disaster victims.
$500K/yr
communityindigenousyouthaged-careAU-NSW

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

Equity Trustees Charitable Foundation

Corporate FoundationlowPower mapMixed access
Equity Trustees Charitable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Equity Trustees Limited, a publicly listed Australian financial services company. Established in 1998, it supports charitable organisations across Australia with a focus on community welfare, social services, and organisational capacity building for nonprofits.
$500K/yr
communitysocial-enterpriseeducationhealthAU-NationalAU-VIC

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

Martu Charitable Trust

TrustlowPower mapMixed access
The Martu Charitable Trust is a large philanthropic foundation based in Western Australia, established in 2016, with annual giving of $500,000. It primarily supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the financially disadvantaged, and rural/regional/remote communities in WA, focusing on health, education, culture, religion, and social welfare initiatives.
$500K/yr
healtheducationindigenousreligioncommunityAU-WA

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

family trust

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

Brave Foundation

Corporate Foundationlow4 openWebPower mapOpen capital
Brave Foundation supports young parents to realize their potential and create thriving futures for themselves and their children. The organization operates nationally across most Australian states and territories, focusing on young parents who may face challenges such as mental health issues, financial disadvantage, housing instability, or lack of support networks. Their vision is to unlock the boundless potential of young parents to benefit future generations.
$500K/yr
youthcommunityhealtheducationAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Open capital · gatekeeping 21%

The Surf Life Saving Foundation

Corporate Foundationlow1 programWebPower mapMixed access
Surf Life Saving Giving (formerly the Surf Life Saving Foundation) is the national fundraising and philanthropic arm of Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA). It raises funds to equip, train, and support volunteer surf lifesavers who conduct rescues and preventative actions on Australian beaches and in coastal communities. The foundation supports over 10,000 annual rescues and enables thousands of preventative lifesaving actions across Australia's beaches.
$500K/yr
emergencycommunitysportsafetyAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

Seventh-day Adventist Church (Greater Sydney Conference) Trust

TrustlowOperatorMixed access
The Seventh-day Adventist Church (Greater Sydney Conference) Trust is a large philanthropic trust based in Wahroonga, NSW, with an annual giving of $500,000. Established in 2003, its primary purpose is religion, supporting the mission and activities of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. While focused on faith-based initiatives, it also extends its support to the general community within New South Wales.
$500K/yr
religioncommunityAU-NSW

Capital role

religious operator

Capital source

religious network

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

The Trustee For The Stuart Leslie Foundation

Corporate FoundationlowPower mapMixed access
The Stuart Leslie Foundation is a corporate foundation based in East Melbourne, Victoria, that has been operating since 2010. As a corporate foundation with annual giving of $500,000, it supports charitable causes primarily within Victoria and nationally across Australia. Due to limited publicly available information, specific focus areas and mission details are not extensively documented.
$500K/yr
communityeducationAU-VICAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

The Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation Incorporated

Corporate FoundationlowWebPower mapMixed access
The Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation supports cultural programming and access to the arts across South Australia, with a particular focus on making performing arts experiences available to diverse and underrepresented communities. Operating through the Adelaide Festival Centre, the foundation funds cultural initiatives that serve youth, children, families, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and financially disadvantaged communities. The foundation prioritizes expanding cultural participation and engagement across regional South Australia.
$500K/yr
artscommunityyouthindigenousAU-SA

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

APNIC FOUNDATION LIMITED

Corporate Foundationlow2 openWebPower mapOpen capital
APNIC Foundation Limited is a corporate foundation established by the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre, focused on advancing digital inclusion and capacity building across the Asia-Pacific region. The foundation supports education and social welfare initiatives that address digital divides and build technical capabilities in underserved communities, with particular emphasis on rural, remote, and economically disadvantaged populations across 24 countries in the Asia-Pacific.
$500K/yr
educationtechnologycommunityinternationalsocial-enterpriseAU-QLDAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Open capital · gatekeeping 21%

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