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

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CBM Australia Limited

international_aidmediumWebPower mapMixed access
CBM Australia Limited is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities in the developing world. They work to promote disability-inclusive development and ensure people with disabilities are recognized in humanitarian responses.
$17.9M/yr
disabilitycommunityhealthInternational

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 57%

The Trustee For Country Fire Authority & Brigades Donations Fund

emergency_reliefhighWebPower mapGatekept capital
The Trustee For Country Fire Authority & Brigades Donations Fund is the official public fund supporting the Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Victoria, Australia. It collects tax-deductible donations to directly fund equipment, training, facilities, and operational needs for CFA brigades and volunteers across the state.
$17.7M/yr
$4.7M assets
$3.9M granted (FY2023)
communityrural_remoteeducationAU-VIC

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Gatekept capital · gatekeeping 67%

The Board of Benevolence and Of Aged Masons Widows and Orphans' Fund

service_deliverymedium4 programsWebPower mapMixed access
The Board of Benevolence and Of Aged Masons Widows and Orphans' Fund is an Australian philanthropic foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily aimed at aiding the widows and orphans of aged Masons. Through their grant-making initiatives, they strive to deliver assistance and resources to improve the quality of life for these individuals.
$17.3M/yr
$167.6M assets
$3.1M granted (FY2019)
aged_carecommunityAU-National

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 56%

THE TRUSTEE FOR The Benevolent Relief Fund

service_deliverylowPower mapMixed access
The Benevolent Relief Fund is a substantial Australian grant-making organisation that provides financial assistance to individuals and organisations in need. Based on its name, the fund appears focused on providing relief and support to those facing hardship, disadvantage, or emergency situations across Australia.
$16.5M/yr
$22.3M assets
$16.5M granted (FY2023)
communityemergencyaged-caredisabilityhousingAU-National

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 58%

INDIGENOUS BUSINESS AUSTRALIA

indigenous_organisationlowWebOperatorGatekept capital
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is a Commonwealth Government body dedicated to fostering economic independence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. It provides financial assistance and support primarily through home ownership loans, business development loans and equity investments, and commercial co-investments. IBA aims to create wealth and opportunities for Indigenous individuals, businesses, and communities.
$16.4M/yr
$2163.7M assets
$8.0M granted (FY2023)
indigenoushousingemploymentsocial-enterprisecommunityAU-National

Capital role

unclear

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

RSPCA Australia

animal_welfarehigh2 openWebPower mapMixed access
RSPCA Australia is the national peak body of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Australia. While listed as a grantmaker on the ACNC Register, their financial reports indicate they do not make external grants to other organisations, primarily operating as an advocacy, education, and research organisation for animal welfare.
$15.8M/yr
environmentcommunityeducationresearchAU-National

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 55%

Southern Cross University

universitymediumWebOperatorMixed access
Southern Cross University is an independent public university located in Australia, focused on providing education, research opportunities, and community engagement. The university supports various programs aimed at enhancing academic and professional outcomes for its students and the broader community.
$15.7M/yr
$556.2M assets
$15.7M granted (FY2023)
educationresearchcommunityAU-NSWAU-QLD

Capital role

institutional operator

Capital source

institutional endowment

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

Burnett Mary Regional Group For Natural Resource Management Ltd

environmentalhigh1 programWebPower mapMixed access
The Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) is the peak not-for-profit body for natural resource management (NRM) within the Burnett Mary region of Queensland, Australia, established in 2001. It plays a crucial role in connecting the community with government and other funding programs, delivering projects that protect and enhance the agricultural and natural environment for future generations.
$15.2M/yr
$8.4M assets
$9.4M granted (FY2023)
environmentcommunityindigenousresearchrural_remoteAU-QLD

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 50%

The Trustee For The Vincent Fairfax Family Trust

philanthropic_foundationmedium8 openWebPower mapMixed access
Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation has distributed over 20M since inception. Focuses on social justice, ethical leadership, and youth development. Annual giving ~0-15M. The companion Vincent Fairfax Ethics in Leadership Foundation supports ethical leadership programs. Based in Sydney with national reach.
$15.0M/yr
educationcommunityartssocial-justiceyouthleadershipnationalnew-south-wales

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 57%

Central Queensland University

universitylowWebOperatorMixed access
Central Queensland University (CQUniversity) is a public regional university that supports students and research through donor-funded scholarships, fellowships, and research grants. Its giving program funds student hardship assistance, academic excellence awards, research initiatives, and community engagement projects across its multi-state Australian campus network.
$14.8M/yr
educationresearchyouthcommunityAU-QLDAU-NSWAU-VICAU-SAAU-National

Capital role

institutional operator

Capital source

institutional endowment

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

National Australia Day Council

arts_culturemedium1 openWebOperatorMixed access
The National Australia Day Council (NADC) is an Australian government initiative dedicated to promoting the significance of Australia Day and fostering national pride and unity. It provides grants and funding to various organizations and community initiatives that align with its vision of celebrating Australian culture and values.
$14.6M/yr
$3.0M assets
$8.2M granted (FY2023)
communityAU-National

Capital role

institutional operator

Capital source

institutional endowment

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

Reef And Rainforest Research Centre Ltd

environmentallowWebPower mapMixed access
The Reef and Rainforest Research Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that builds scientific knowledge to support conservation and sustainable development in Tropical Queensland and the broader Australasian region. It translates science-based ecological research into practical environmental outcomes, regional economic development, and job creation. The RRRC works with government agencies, Indigenous bodies, industry groups, and conservation organisations to deliver complex research and knowledge-brokering programs.
$14.5M/yr
environmentresearchcommunityindigenousAU-QLDAU-National

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 58%

Dementia & Alzheimers Australia Ltd

health_charitylowWebPower mapMixed access
Dementia Australia is the national peak body providing comprehensive information, advice, and support to Australians living with dementia, their families, and carers. It also funds new and early-career researchers to pursue bold ideas that lead to breakthroughs in dementia diagnosis, treatment, and support, aiming to improve the lives of those affected across Australia.
$14.2M/yr
$13.2M assets
$14.2M granted (FY2017)
healthresearchaged-caredisabilitycommunityindigenouseducationAU-National

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 57%

Iglesia Ni Cristo

religious_organisationhighWebPower mapMixed access
Iglesia Ni Cristo is an Australian Christian religious organization primarily focused on spreading its doctrines while actively engaging in extensive humanitarian and socio-civic activities. They aim to serve and worship God based on Biblical teachings and expand their work of salvation by assisting communities and individuals in need both in Australia and globally.
$13.7M/yr
$33.4M assets
$11.0M granted (FY2023)
communityhealthdisaster_reliefyouthAU-NationalAU-QLDAU-NSWAU-VICAU-NTAU-WAAU-SAAU-ACTAU-TASInternational

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 50%

Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Inc

indigenous_organisationlowWebPower mapMixed access
VACCHO is the peak representative organisation for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in Victoria, supporting 34 member ACCOs that provide services to over 65,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. They lead and support Aboriginal community control in the health and social services sector, advocating for and delivering transformative health and wellbeing outcomes through cultural safety training, policy advocacy, and direct program delivery including the Balit Durn Durn Centre for social and emotional wellbeing.
$13.5M/yr
$54.0M assets
$8.9M granted (FY2023)
healthindigenouscommunityAU-VIC

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 57%

Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia Inc

education_bodylow2 openWebOperatorGatekept capital
The Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia Inc (AISWA) is a grantmaker and service provider dedicated to empowering independent schools in Western Australia. It supports member schools by offering professional learning, resources, and expertise across various educational domains, aiming to foster excellence in education.
$13.3M/yr
educationtechnologycommunityAU-WA

Capital role

institutional operator

Capital source

institutional endowment

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Moreton District Branch

service_deliveryhigh2 openWebPower mapMixed access
The Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Moreton District Branch is a philanthropic and welfare organisation dedicated to supporting current and ex-service personnel and their families in the Moreton region of Queensland. They provide advocacy, welfare, financial assistance, and remembrance services to foster a strong veteran community.
$12.8M/yr
$189K assets
$127K granted (FY2023)
communityhealthaged_careAU-QLD

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 54%

Hadassah Charity Limited

international_aidhighWebPower mapMixed access
Hadassah Charity Limited, operating as Hadassah Australia, is an Australian health promotion charity that connects the Australian community with Israel's world-class healthcare system. It primarily supports the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem and various community programs in Israel, focusing on medical research, education, trauma recovery, rehabilitation, and early childhood development.
$12.8M/yr
$1.2M assets
$12.8M granted (FY2023)
healtheducationresearchyouthcommunitydisabilityhuman_rightsAU-NationalInternational

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 50%

Jewish National Fund Of Australia Ltd

international_aidlow1 programWebPower mapGatekept capital
The Jewish National Fund of Australia Ltd is an Australian philanthropic grantmaker primarily focused on supporting Israel. Its mission is to ensure Israel's security, resilience, and future by providing emergency response equipment, protective shelters, and operational coordination for frontline responders and communities facing missile attacks. It also supports the strengthening of Israel's land and communities and engages in local Australian educational initiatives.
$12.7M/yr
$50.7M assets
internationalemergencycommunityeducationinternationalAU-National

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Gatekept capital · gatekeeping 76%

QBE Foundation

Corporate Foundationmedium2 openWebPower mapOpen capital
The QBE Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of QBE Insurance, focusing its efforts on community development and Indigenous initiatives across Australia. While its dedicated foundation and sustainability web pages are currently unavailable, the foundation is a significant corporate giver.
$12.4M/yr
communityindigenousAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Open capital · gatekeeping 31%

The Myer Foundation

Corporate Foundationlow2 programsWebPower mapOpen capital
The Myer Foundation (est. 1959) and Sidney Myer Fund (est. 1934) are two of Australia's oldest philanthropic trusts. Combined giving ~2-15M annually. The Myer Foundation focuses on First Peoples, Sustainability, Education, and Social Justice. Sidney Myer Fund supports arts and community. 2024 anniversary grants totalled .17M. The Foundation has a dedicated First Peoples program area and actively supports Indigenous-led initiatives.
$12.0M/yr
artsenvironmentcommunityindigenousyouthsocial-enterprisesocial-justicenational

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Open capital · gatekeeping 17%

Gandel Family Foundation

Corporate Foundationlow4 openWebPower mapOpen capital
Gandel Family Foundation is the philanthropic vehicle for the extended Gandel family, dedicated to creating positive and lasting differences in people's lives while fostering an inclusive and cohesive society. The foundation supports general community beneficiaries across Australia, with recent focus on young adults aged 16-24 through grants of up to $50,000 for one-year projects. Their giving prioritises education (literacy, scholarships), arts and culture, and community development initiatives.
$12.0M/yr
educationartscommunityyouthAU-VICAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Open capital · gatekeeping 18%

Islamic Relief Australia

international_aidlowWebPower mapMixed access
Islamic Relief Australia is a humanitarian and development organisation dedicated to fighting poverty and alleviating suffering globally. As part of the international Islamic Relief Worldwide network, they deliver aid and development programs to vulnerable communities, with recent focus on the Middle East conflict and Gaza. They operate both internationally and domestically in Australia, addressing poverty through emergency relief and long-term development initiatives.
$11.7M/yr
$5.2M assets
$11.7M granted (FY2023)
internationalemergencycommunitypoverty-reliefdevelopmentAU-Nationalinternational

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 57%

Lord Mayor's Charitable Fund

philanthropic_foundationlowWeb
Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation (Melbourne) is one of Australia's oldest and largest community foundations. Distributed 1.457M in FY23-24 across 167 strategic grants. Dedicated .26M specifically to First Nations-led organisations in FY24. Focuses on Homelessness and Affordable Housing, Youth, Education and Employment, Healthy and Resilient Communities, and Environment and Sustainability. Based in Melbourne with strong Victorian focus.
$11.5M/yr
communityhousingyouthaged-caredisabilityindigenousenvironmentemploymenthomelessnessvictoriamelbourne

Givit Listed Ltd

service_deliveryhighWebPower mapMixed access
GIVIT is a national not-for-profit organisation focused on ensuring quality material aid and services are delivered to people experiencing hardship across Australia. They operate by connecting donors (individuals and corporations) with over 4,000 registered charities and support organisations to meet specific, identified needs of vulnerable people.
$11.4M/yr
communitydisabilityhealtheducationhuman_rightsindigenousrural_remoteAU-National

Capital role

intermediary grantmaker

Capital source

mixed

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 54%

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