Funding Intelligence Layer

Move from directories to a funding system

4,478 foundations, trusts, and ancillary funds in the current funder search. Use one search surface to move between open grants, philanthropic funders, delivery organisations, and relationship tracking without starting again every time.

Open Pipeline Tracker

Workflow

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Use foundations first when you need relationship targets, giving behaviour, and open programs.

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Workflow

Search philanthropic funders

Move from causes and places into foundations that already give in those areas.

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Workflow

Search delivery organisations

Pressure-test who is already doing the work across charities and social enterprises before outreach.

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Workflow

Start with need, not supply

Check place-level funding gaps, disadvantage, and community-controlled presence before you prioritise a funder or an application.

Open Place Coverage

What strong users do here

Community organisations search grants, then trace back to aligned foundations and relationship targets.

Foundations search charities and social enterprises by cause, geography, and community signals before opening a round.

Corporate and philanthropic teams check place need and existing coverage before funding whoever shouts loudest.

Directory

Australian Foundations

4,478 foundations, trusts, and ancillary funds from the ACNC register · See all 64,000+ charities →

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Current gapsGovernance 90Grants 4,478Year memory 4,484Source-backed 4,488

Current review slice

4,478 foundations in this reviewability subset.

Bands: 1-5 narrow lead list, 6-50 focused subset, 51+ landscape-ready.

Single-axis lane

Evidence gap is fixed; review state can still move.

Landscape-ready

Large enough to scan for patterns inside the current reviewability lane.

Use for: pattern scanning and gap analysis

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Next step: scan the pattern, then tighten the slice when you are ready to shortlist.

Current lane

Fixed evidence gap: verified grants.

Fixed geography: AU-National.

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The University Of Newcastle

universityhighWebEarly reviewOperatorMixed access
The University of Newcastle is an Australian public university committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences while advancing research that impacts local and global communities. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, the university plays a vital role in shaping the educational landscape in the Hunter region and beyond.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$50.4M/yr
educationresearchcommunityindigenousAU-NSWAU-National
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Capital role

institutional operator

Capital source

institutional endowment

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

Lowy Foundation

Private Ancillary FundmediumWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
The Lowy Foundation is a private ancillary fund with an estimated annual size of $50 million, focusing on supporting arts, community, research, human rights, and Jewish heritage causes across Australia and internationally. The foundation's primary goal is to make a positive impact through strategic philanthropy. Founded by the Lowy family, known for their business success, the foundation aims to contribute to the betterment of society.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Governance, Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$50.0M/yr
artscommunityresearchhuman_rightsjewish_heritageAU-NationalInternational
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

ancillary fund

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 65%

Swinburne University Of Technology

universityhighWebEarly reviewOperatorMixed access
Swinburne University of Technology is an Australian public university based in Melbourne, Victoria, with an estimated annual operational budget of approximately $48.9 million. It provides a comprehensive range of vocational and higher education, conducts extensive research across various institutes, and offers professional development and industry collaboration opportunities.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$49.0M/yr
educationresearchtechnologyinnovationartsindigenoushealthenvironmentcommunityhuman_rightsyouthdisabilitybusinessAU-VICAU-National
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Capital role

institutional operator

Capital source

institutional endowment

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

Wesfarmers Foundation

Corporate FoundationmediumWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
The Wesfarmers Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Wesfarmers Limited, one of Australia's largest listed companies. It focuses on providing support and funding to enhance community well-being through initiatives in education, health, and community development, primarily in Western Australia and beyond.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Governance, Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$45.3M/yr
communityeducationhealthAU-NationalAU-WA
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 59%

St Vincent De Paul Society National Council Of Australia Incorporated

service_deliveryhighWebEarly reviewOperatorMixed access
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia, commonly known as Vinnies, is a lay Catholic organization founded in 1854 that provides vital support to individuals and families in need throughout Australia. With over 200 services offered, Vinnies focuses on combating social injustice and poverty through direct assistance and advocacy efforts.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$38.0M/yr
communityhuman_rightsAU-NationalAU-QLDAU-NSWAU-VICAU-SAAU-TASAU-WAAU-NT
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Capital role

institutional operator

Capital source

institutional endowment

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

Bioplatforms Australia Ltd

research_bodyhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Bioplatforms Australia Ltd is a non-profit organization focused on enhancing life science research through advanced biomolecular infrastructure and national collaboration. It primarily invests in state-of-the-art technologies across genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, synthetic biology, and bioinformatics to address urgent national challenges in health, agriculture, and the environment.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$36.2M/yr
healthenvironmentresearchAU-National
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 58%

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

education_bodymediumWebEarly reviewOperatorMixed access
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is a professional body representing psychiatrists in Australia and New Zealand. It focuses on advancing psychiatry through education, training, and the provision of guidelines and resources for mental health care.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$36.0M/yr
healthresearchAU-NationalNZ-National
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Capital role

institutional operator

Capital source

institutional endowment

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

Beyond Blue Limited

service_deliverymediumWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Beyond Blue is a national Australian mental health organization providing 24/7 support services for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention. It operates the Beyond Blue Support Service with free counselling, online forums, the NewAccess mental health coaching program, and various awareness and education initiatives.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$35.3M/yr
healthyouthcommunityAU-National
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 59%

Adventist Development and Relief Agency Australia Ltd

religious_organisationhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Adventist Development and Relief Agency Australia Ltd (ADRA Australia) is the official humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It works as part of a global network in over 100 countries and across Australia to provide humanitarian aid, sustainable development, and disaster relief, aiming to lift people out of poverty and create brighter futures.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$35.0M/yr
healthlivelihoodseducationdisaster_reliefcommunitygender_equalityindigenousfood_securityAU-NationalInternationalAmerican SamoaCambodiaCook IslandsFijiIndonesiaKenyaKiribatiLebanonLiberiaMyanmarNepalPapua New GuineaPhilippinesSamoaSolomon IslandsThailandTimor-LesteTongaVanuatuViet NamZambiaZimbabwe
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 64%

MTP-IIGC LTD

research_bodyhighWebEarly reviewPower mapOpen capital
MTP-IIGC LTD, known as MTPConnect, is Australia's Life Sciences Innovation Accelerator. It supports Australia's medical products sector by fostering connections between research and industry, driving the translation and commercialisation of scientific and technological breakthroughs for better health outcomes.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$33.5M/yr
healthresearchAU-National
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Open capital · gatekeeping 45%

Older Persons Advocacy Network

service_deliverymediumWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) is an Australian organization dedicated to advocating for the rights and interests of older Australians. They provide individual and systemic advocacy services, focusing on ensuring equitable access to aged care and empowering older people to understand and exercise their rights.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$33.3M/yr
aged_careAU-National
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 59%

MATW INTERNATIONAL LTD

international_aidhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
MATW International Ltd is an Australian charitable organization focused on providing humanitarian aid across the globe, with a particular emphasis on serving impoverished and vulnerable communities during critical periods such as Ramadan. They deliver food assistance and support health and education initiatives, aiming to alleviate immediate needs and foster long-term community resilience.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$33.3M/yr
healtheducationcommunitywomenchildrenAU-NationalInternational
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 58%

The Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas

research_bodyhighEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
The Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas is an Australian philanthropic foundation established in late 2018 by billionaire Judith Neilson, committing at least $100 million to champion quality journalism and storytelling. It supports journalism in Australia and globally through grants, education programs, and events.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$33.0M/yr
artsresearchcommunityeducationjournalismmedia_literacysocial_changeinternational_relationsAU-NationalInternational
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 59%

Support Act Limited

peak_bodyhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Support Act Limited is an Australian philanthropic grantmaker dedicated to providing crisis relief, mental health, and wellbeing support to individuals and workplaces across the Australian music industry. They offer a range of services from grants for financial hardship to counselling helplines and mental health training programs.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$31.1M/yr
artshealthcommunityindigenousAU-National
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 57%

Kinghorn Foundation

Private Ancillary FundhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
The Kinghorn Foundation is a private ancillary fund established in 2007 by Michael and Jennifer Kinghorn. It supports a range of charitable organisations primarily in Australia and overseas, focusing on areas such as health, education, arts & culture, environment, and Indigenous communities. The foundation is dedicated to fostering positive, lasting change through strategic philanthropy.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Governance, Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$31.0M/yr
healtheducationcommunityartsindigenousresearchyouthenvironmentAU-NationalInternational
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

ancillary fund

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 65%

University Of Technology Sydney

universityhighWebEarly reviewOperatorMixed access
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is Australia's #1 Young University, operating primarily as an educational and research institution. Classified as a grantmaker by the ACNC, UTS funds various initiatives, including scholarships and research, to drive innovation and create positive societal change.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$30.8M/yr
educationresearchcommunityartsyouthhealthenvironmentindigenoushuman_rightsdisabilityAU-NSWAU-NationalInternational
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Capital role

institutional operator

Capital source

institutional endowment

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

Human Appeal International Australia

international_aidmediumWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Human Appeal Australia is an Australian-based international humanitarian organization established in 1991 that provides emergency relief and sustainable development programs across 36 countries globally. They operate as a charitable organization raising funds from public donations to support poverty alleviation, with a focus on emergency aid, education, health, water, orphan sponsorship, and Islamic charitable giving (Zakat, Qurban).
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$30.4M/yr
human_rightshealtheducationcommunityenvironmentyouthInternationalAU-National
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 58%

Greenpeace Australia Pacific Limited

international_aidhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Greenpeace Australia Pacific Limited is an independent campaigning organization that utilizes peaceful protest and creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and advocate for solutions essential for a green and peaceful future. The organization focuses its efforts on environmental protection, climate justice, and international aid, with a specific geographic emphasis on Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$28.4M/yr
environmentinternationalclimate-justicefossil_fuelsoceansforestsplastic_pollutionpeaceAU-NationalPacific-IslandsInternational
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 55%

Indigo Australasia Incorporated

service_deliveryhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Indigo Australasia Incorporated is a philanthropic foundation focused on providing aged care, disability services, and assistive technology support. Originally established as the Independent Living Centre of WA, it aims to empower individuals by enhancing their independence and quality of life through various services and programs.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$27.6M/yr
aged_caredisabilityAU-National
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 57%

The National Assistance Fund

service_deliverymediumEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
The National Assistance Fund is an Australian charitable foundation that provides grants to community organisations, health initiatives, educational programs, and social enterprises across Australia. It operates as a public charitable institution focused on delivering direct community benefit through targeted funding programs.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$27.3M/yr
healtheducationcommunitysocial-enterpriseAU-National
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 58%

Cancer Council Victoria

health_charityhighWebEarly reviewOperatorOpen capital
Cancer Council Victoria is a leading Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to significantly reducing the impact of cancer. They achieve this by funding innovative cancer research, delivering vital prevention programs, providing support services for patients and their families, and advocating for cancer control policies in Victoria.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$26.8M/yr
healthresearchcommunityeducationAU-VICAU-National
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Capital role

institutional operator

Capital source

institutional endowment

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

Centre For Eye Research Australia Limited

health_charityhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
The Centre For Eye Research Australia (CERA) is an independent Medical Research Institute affiliated with the University of Melbourne and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. It is a world leader in eye research, dedicated to eliminating major eye diseases, preventing vision loss, and discovering cures to restore sight through advanced research and clinical trials.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$26.6M/yr
healthresearchAU-NationalAU-VICInternational
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 51%

Surf Life Saving Australia Limited

sport_recreationmediumWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is the national peak body for volunteer surf lifesaving services across Australia, coordinating over 310 surf life saving clubs and approximately 190,000 members. The organisation provides beach safety, rescue services, emergency response, and community education programs while also operating as a major sporting body for surf sports competitions.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$24.5M/yr
emergencyhealthcommunityyouthsporteducationdisabilityAU-NationalAU-NSWAU-QLDAU-VICAU-WAAU-SAAU-TASAU-NT
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 57%

AUTISM CRC LTD

health_charityhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Autism CRC is the world's first national, cooperative research centre focused on autism, established in 2013. It serves as the independent national source of evidence for best practice in autism across the lifespan and the spectrum, translating research into practical resources, guidelines, and tools for autistic individuals, families, educators, and professionals. Rather than a traditional grant-making foundation, it operates as a CRC consortium that coordinates collaborative research and development across universities, service providers, community organizations, and government agencies.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$24.1M/yr
researchhealtheducationcommunitydisabilityemploymentAU-National
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Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 56%

Charles Sturt University

universitymediumWebEarly reviewOperatorMixed access
Charles Sturt University is a grantmaker with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $22,910,000. As a university, its primary focus is on education and research. It may also support various community and social projects, although specific details are not available.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
Next move: build year memory
$22.9M/yr
educationresearchAU-National
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Capital role

institutional operator

Capital source

institutional endowment

Access pattern

Excluded from power map

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