Funding Intelligence Layer
Move from directories to a funding system
4,575 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.
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Check place-level funding gaps, disadvantage, and community-controlled presence before you prioritise a funder or an application.
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Directory
Australian Foundations
4,575 foundations, trusts, and ancillary funds from the ACNC register · See all 64,000+ charities →
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
$26.6M/yr
healthresearchAU-NationalAU-VICInternational
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
$24.5M/yr
emergencyhealthcommunityyouthsporteducationdisabilityAU-NationalAU-NSWAU-QLDAU-VICAU-WAAU-SAAU-TASAU-NT
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
$24.1M/yr
researchhealtheducationcommunitydisabilityemploymentAU-National
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
$22.9M/yr
educationresearchAU-National
Capital role
institutional operator
Capital source
institutional endowment
Access pattern
Excluded from power map
Partners For Equity Limited
peak_bodymediumWebEarly reviewOperatorMixed access
Partners For Equity Limited is a philanthropic foundation that focuses on grantmaking to support various initiatives in Australia. With an estimated annual revenue of approximately $21.5 million, the foundation aims to make a meaningful impact through targeted financial support.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$21.5M/yr
AU-National
Capital role
unclear
Capital source
unknown
Access pattern
Excluded from power map
Children's Cancer Institute Australia
health_charityhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Children's Cancer Institute Australia (CCI) is a national medical research institute dedicated to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Based in Sydney with operations at UNSW, CCI conducts translational research across three themes: Therapeutic Discovery, Cancer Biology, and Clinical Translation. They operate the Zero Childhood Cancer program, Australia's first national personalised medicine program for high-risk paediatric cancers.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$21.5M/yr
healthresearchyouthAU-National
Capital role
philanthropic capital holder
Capital source
unknown
Access pattern
Mixed access · gatekeeping 56%
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society Of Australia
religious_organisationmediumEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
The Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of Australia is the legal entity representing Jehovah's Witnesses in Australia. It operates as a religious organization that publishes religious literature, supports congregational worship, and coordinates evangelical activities including door-to-door ministry and Bible education programs across Australia.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$21.1M/yr
religioncommunityAU-NationalInternational
Capital role
philanthropic capital holder
Capital source
unknown
Access pattern
Mixed access · gatekeeping 57%
The Trustee For The Council For Jewish Education In Schools
education_bodymediumEarly reviewOperatorMixed access
The Trustee for The Council for Jewish Education in Schools is a philanthropic trust that supports and funds Jewish education across Australian schools. It serves as the funding body for the Council for Jewish Education in Schools (CJES), which coordinates and supports Jewish educational programs, primarily operating in New South Wales with national reach.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$20.9M/yr
educationcommunityAU-NationalAU-NSW
Capital role
institutional operator
Capital source
institutional endowment
Access pattern
Excluded from power map
OneSchool Global Australia Ltd
education_bodyhighWebEarly reviewOperatorMixed access
OneSchool Global Australia Ltd is an educational body dedicated to promoting a holistic learning experience for students across Australia. With campuses in New South Wales and Victoria, they focus on providing extensive support in education and community engagement, fostering a safe and structured environment for learning.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$20.7M/yr
educationcommunityAU-NationalAU-NSWAU-VIC
Capital role
institutional operator
Capital source
institutional endowment
Access pattern
Excluded from power map
Sadaqa Welfare Fund Incorporated
international_aidhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Sadaqa Welfare Fund Incorporated is an Australian charity dedicated to providing humanitarian aid, relief, and development assistance globally. Rooted in Islamic principles of giving, the fund focuses on alleviating poverty and supporting vulnerable communities through various projects.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$20.4M/yr
healtheducationcommunityhuman_rightsyouthrural_remoteAU-NationalInternational
Capital role
philanthropic capital holder
Capital source
unknown
Access pattern
Mixed access · gatekeeping 56%
National ICT Australia Limited
research_bodyhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA) was Australia's largest ICT research centre, primarily government-funded. In 2016, NICTA merged with CSIRO's Digital Productivity Flagship to form Data61, CSIRO's dedicated digital and data science innovation group. While not a traditional philanthropic foundation, Data61 acts as a 'grantmaker' in the context of funding advanced research projects, collaborations, and talent development in digital technologies.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$20.0M/yr
researcheducationAU-National
Capital role
philanthropic capital holder
Capital source
unknown
Access pattern
Mixed access · gatekeeping 56%
Flinders University
universitymediumWebEarly reviewOperatorOpen capital
Flinders University is a leading Australian university dedicated to providing lifechanging educational opportunities and conducting impactful research. With a focus on innovation and community service, it is home to one of the largest university art collections in Australia and fosters emerging researchers through funding and support.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$19.5M/yr
artshealtheducationresearchAU-National
Capital role
institutional operator
Capital source
institutional endowment
Access pattern
Excluded from power map
The University Of New England
universitymediumWebEarly reviewOperatorMixed access
The University of New England is a grantmaker with an estimated annual size of $19,482,000. As a university, it likely supports research, education, and community development initiatives. However, without specific thematic focus information, its exact areas of support are unclear.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$19.5M/yr
educationresearchAU-National
Capital role
institutional operator
Capital source
institutional endowment
Access pattern
Excluded from power map
Rotary Australia Benevolent Society
peak_bodyhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Rotary Australia Benevolent Society (RAWCS) is a peak philanthropic body operating under the Rotary umbrella in Australia. It facilitates and supports a wide range of national and international humanitarian and development projects, channeling efforts towards critical areas such as health, education, environmental protection, community empowerment, and disaster relief.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$19.3M/yr
internationalemergencyhealtheducationenvironmentcommunitysocial-enterprisehuman_rightsAU-NationalAU-NSWAU-VICInternational
Capital role
philanthropic capital holder
Capital source
unknown
Access pattern
Mixed access · gatekeeping 56%
Amnesty International Australia
international_aidhighWebEarly reviewOperatorGatekept capital
Amnesty International Australia is the Australian chapter of the global human rights movement, dedicated to campaigning and advocacy for human rights. They conduct independent research, educate the public, and mobilize supporters to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom, and truth are denied. They primarily fund their own programs and initiatives through donations, rather than operating as a traditional grant-making foundation to external organisations.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$18.9M/yr
human_rightsindigenousyouthdisabilitycommunityresearchAU-NationalInternational
Capital role
unclear
Capital source
unknown
Access pattern
Excluded from power map
Catholic Church Insurance Limited
religious_organisationhighWebEarly reviewOperatorGatekept capital
Catholic Church Insurance Limited (CCI) was an Australian insurer that provided property, liability, and other insurance services primarily to Catholic archdioceses, dioceses, parishes, schools, and other Catholic institutions across Australia. The company went into liquidation in 2021 due to significant liabilities, particularly related to historical child sexual abuse claims. While previously listed as a 'grantmaker' by the ACNC, its primary function was insurance, with ACNC filings showing no philanthropic grants paid in recent years.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$17.9M/yr
educationcommunityaged_carehealthreligious_activitiesAU-National
Capital role
religious operator
Capital source
religious network
Access pattern
Excluded from power map
BOUNDLESS EARTH LIMITED
international_aidmediumWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Boundless Earth Limited is an Australian climate-focused philanthropy organization founded and backed by Mike Cannon-Brookes, co-founder of Atlassian. The organization aims to accelerate climate solutions at the scale and speed required for Australia to become a renewable energy superpower by 2030, working through the levers of philanthropy, investment, and direct advocacy.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$17.7M/yr
environmentAU-National
Capital role
philanthropic capital holder
Capital source
unknown
Access pattern
Mixed access · gatekeeping 57%
The Board of Benevolence and Of Aged Masons Widows and Orphans' Fund
service_deliverymediumWebEarly reviewPower 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.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$17.3M/yr
aged_carecommunityAU-National
Capital role
philanthropic capital holder
Capital source
unknown
Access pattern
Mixed access · gatekeeping 56%
UTS College Ltd
education_bodymediumWebEarly reviewOperatorMixed access
UTS College Ltd is an educational foundation primarily focusing on providing grants to support various learning initiatives. With an estimated annual revenue of approximately $17 million, it aims to enhance the educational landscape through targeted financial support.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$17.2M/yr
educationAU-National
Capital role
institutional operator
Capital source
institutional endowment
Access pattern
Excluded from power map
THE TRUSTEE FOR The Benevolent Relief Fund
service_deliveryhighEarly reviewPower mapGatekept capital
THE TRUSTEE FOR The Benevolent Relief Fund operates as an Australian charity focused on providing direct benevolent relief and essential services to individuals in need across various social welfare areas. With an annual expenditure of approximately $16.4 million, it supports vulnerable populations through initiatives in community welfare, emergency relief, aged care, disability support, and housing assistance.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$16.5M/yr
communityemergencyaged_caredisabilityhousingAU-National
Capital role
philanthropic capital holder
Capital source
unknown
Access pattern
Gatekept capital · gatekeeping 66%
Breakthrough T1D
health_charityhighWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
Breakthrough T1D Australia, formerly JDRF Australia, is a national health charity dedicated to accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications. They primarily fund critical research and advocate for the T1D community, often through public fundraising appeals and community engagement.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$16.3M/yr
healthresearchAU-National
Capital role
philanthropic capital holder
Capital source
unknown
Access pattern
Mixed access · gatekeeping 55%
RSPCA Australia
animal_welfarehighWebEarly reviewPower 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.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$15.8M/yr
environmentcommunityeducationresearchAU-National
Capital role
philanthropic capital holder
Capital source
unknown
Access pattern
Mixed access · gatekeeping 55%
CRC for Developing Northern Australia Ltd
research_bodymediumWebEarly reviewPower mapMixed access
The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia Ltd (CRCNA) is a research body focused on advancing sustainable development in Northern Australia through innovation and collaboration in technology and research. It works with its members and stakeholders to unlock the region's potential in agriculture, water management, and resource development.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$15.6M/yr
researchtechnologyAU-National
Capital role
philanthropic capital holder
Capital source
unknown
Access pattern
Mixed access · gatekeeping 56%
Griffith University
universitymediumWebEarly reviewOperatorOpen capital
Griffith University is a public university headquartered in Queensland, Australia, with campuses in Brisbane (Nathan, South Bank) and Gold Coast. While primarily an educational institution rather than a traditional philanthropic foundation, the university is registered as a charity with the ACNC and allocates approximately $15.5 million annually toward grants, scholarships, and community programs.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$15.5M/yr
educationresearchAU-QLDAU-NSWAU-National
Capital role
institutional operator
Capital source
institutional endowment
Access pattern
Excluded from power map
Royal Australasian College Of Surgeons
education_bodymediumWebEarly reviewOperatorMixed access
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is a professional body representing surgeons in Australia and New Zealand, dedicated to advancing surgical care and improving outcomes for patients. While primarily a membership-based organization, RACS plays a significant role in education, training, and the development of surgical standards.
Review signalsGovernanceVerified grantsYear memorySource-backed
Missing: Verified grants, Year memory, Source-backed
$15.0M/yr
healtheducationAU-National
Capital role
institutional operator
Capital source
institutional endowment
Access pattern
Excluded from power map