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The Pinnacle Foundation

Corporate Foundationlow3 openWebPower mapOpen capital
The Pinnacle Foundation is Australia's LGBTQIA+ education charity that provides multi-year scholarships, mentoring, and opportunities to young LGBTQIA+ Australians aged 18-26 pursuing fulltime study at public higher education institutions. The foundation supports students across all professions, trades, and the arts, helping them overcome challenges arising from their identity and realise their full potential. Operating nationally with a lean team of under six fulltime staff and over 200 volunteers, Pinnacle focuses on creating visible LGBTQIA+ role models and building a more inclusive society.
$500K/yr
$6.8M assets
$563K granted (FY2023)
educationyouthAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Open capital · gatekeeping 21%

The Trustee For The Australian Nursing Home Foundation

Corporate FoundationlowWebPower mapMixed access
The Trustee For The Australian Nursing Home Foundation is a corporate foundation dedicated to empowering elders to live well and age with dignity. It provides and supports culturally specific aged care services, including residential homes, home care, seniors housing, and dementia support, primarily for Chinese and Southeast Asian communities in New South Wales.
$500K/yr
$69.5M assets
aged-carecommunityhousinghealthAU-NSW

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philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

SUNRISE FOUNDATION LIMITED

Corporate Foundationlow8 programsWebPower mapMixed access
The Sunrise Foundation Limited is a corporate foundation that supports social welfare initiatives, with a focus on disadvantaged groups such as adults, aged persons, families, people with disabilities, and those at risk of homelessness. The foundation operates nationally across Australia, with its headquarters in Sydney, NSW. Its mission is to improve the well-being of vulnerable communities, particularly in rural and regional areas. The foundation's beneficiaries include a wide range of individuals and groups, including victims of crime and those from remote communities.
$500K/yr
$46.2M assets
$5K granted (FY2023)
communitydisabilityhousingsocial-enterpriseAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

RFDS Foundation Ltd

Corporate Foundationlow1 openWebPower mapOpen capital
The RFDS Foundation Ltd, operating as the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland, provides excellence in and access to primary health care and aeromedical services across the state. Its mission is to deliver emergency retrieval services, telehealth, mental health, oral health, and health promotion to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and rural/regional/remote communities in Queensland.
$500K/yr
$49.5M assets
healthindigenousemergencyAU-QLD

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philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Open capital · gatekeeping 21%

The St Aidans Creeth Endowment Fund

philanthropic_foundationlowWebPower mapMixed access
The St Aidans Creeth Endowment Fund is a newly established educational foundation supporting St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School in Corinda, Brisbane. The fund provides scholarships and bursaries to enable access to quality education for disadvantaged students, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, migrants, refugees, and students from rural and remote communities. It operates as the philanthropic arm of an independent Prep-Year 12 girls' school with a co-educational kindergarten, focusing on educational excellence and pastoral care.
$500K/yr
educationyouthAU-QLD

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philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

Tarremah Steiner School Foundation Inc

Corporate FoundationlowWebOperatorMixed access
Tarremah Steiner School Foundation Inc operates a kindergarten through Class 10 educational institution in Tasmania, delivering Steiner education philosophy focused on developing curious, creative, and independent learners. The foundation supports children and families through early childhood, primary, and secondary education programs grounded in Rudolf Steiner's pedagogical approach that emphasizes holistic human development.
$500K/yr
$7.8M assets
educationyouthearly childhoodAU-TAS

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institutional operator

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institutional endowment

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Excluded from power map

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%

Heysen Foundation Limited

Corporate FoundationlowWebPower mapMixed access
The Heysen Foundation Limited operates The Cedars, a historic house museum and cultural institution in Hahndorf, South Australia, dedicated to preserving and sharing the artistic legacy of renowned Australian landscape painter Sir Hans Heysen and his daughter Nora Heysen. The foundation supports cultural engagement through guided tours, exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational programs including botanical drawing and painting courses. It serves as a cultural heritage site that promotes arts education and community access to Australia's artistic heritage, primarily within South Australia.
$500K/yr
$8.8M assets
artseducationcultureAU-SA

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philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

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

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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

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institutional operator

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institutional endowment

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Excluded from power map

Endowment of the See Property Fund

philanthropic_foundationlowPower mapMixed access
The Endowment of the See Property Fund is a long-established religious charitable foundation registered with the ACNC, with roots dating back to 1865. With annual giving of approximately $500,000, it supports religious purposes and organisations aligned with its charitable mission. The foundation operates as a property endowment dedicated to advancing religious causes and institutions.
$500K/yr
religionAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

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

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philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Open capital · gatekeeping 21%

The Trustee for Vision Foundation

Corporate FoundationlowPower mapMixed access
The Trustee for Vision Foundation is a large corporate foundation established in 2017, distributing approximately $500,000 annually. It primarily supports initiatives benefiting the general community in New South Wales, with a strong inferred focus on vision-related health and well-being.
$500K/yr
$175.1M assets
$837K granted (FY2023)
healthAU-NSW

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

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

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philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

Roman Catholic Trust Corporation For The Diocese Of Townsville St Patrick's Primary School Winton

TrustlowWebOperatorMixed access
This entity is the Roman Catholic Trust Corporation for St Patrick's Primary School in Winton, QLD. It operates as a co-educational Catholic primary school (Prep to Year 6) providing faith-based education and community support to children in the rural western township of Winton. Its mission is to educate and guide children through their primary years, fostering skills, resilience, and a love for learning within a strong Catholic community.
$500K/yr
educationreligionAU-QLD

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institutional operator

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institutional endowment

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Excluded from power map

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

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religious operator

Capital source

religious network

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Excluded from power map

Clontarf Foundation

Corporate FoundationlowWebPower mapMixed access
The Clontarf Foundation operates 161 academies across six Australian states and territories, serving approximately 12,500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young men. The foundation focuses on improving education outcomes, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects through in-school academies that provide mentoring, supportive relationships, and diverse activities. By keeping young men engaged in school and helping them complete Year 12, Clontarf equips participants to participate meaningfully in education, employment and society.
$500K/yr
$63.7M assets
educationyouthemploymentindigenousAU-NationalAU-NSWAU-QLDAU-WAAU-SAAU-VIC

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

The Trustee For Australian Mathematics Trust

Trustlow7 programsWebPower mapOpen capital
The Australian Mathematics Trust is an educational foundation dedicated to developing creative problem-solving skills in students through mathematics education. Operating nationally and internationally across 15 countries, AMT empowers young people to become better problem solvers in school and creative solution finders in their futures. The organisation supports children and youth through competitions, programs, and teacher resources, with particular focus on reaching rural, regional, and remote communities.
$500K/yr
educationyouthtechnologyAU-NationalAU-ACT

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

family trust

Access pattern

Open capital · gatekeeping 21%

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%

The Trustee for the EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY HOLD TRUST

TrustlowOperatorMixed access
The Trustee for the Edith Cowan University Hold Trust is a large educational foundation established to support Edith Cowan University and its mission. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, the trust distributes approximately $500,000 annually to advance education through the university's programs and initiatives. The foundation supports higher education and research activities aligned with ECU's institutional priorities.
$500K/yr
educationresearchAU-WAAU-National

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institutional operator

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institutional endowment

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Excluded from power map

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%

Planet Ark Environmental Foundation

Corporate Foundationlow1 programWebPower mapMixed access
Planet Ark Environmental Foundation is an Australian environmental organization that unites people, businesses, and governments through positive environmental actions. It promotes sustainable resource use for a circular economy, supports low carbon lifestyles, and connects communities with nature. The foundation operates nationally across Australia, benefiting the general community.
$500K/yr
environmentAU-National

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

corporate foundation

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

Science And Industry Endowment Fund

philanthropic_foundationlow7 programsWebPower mapMixed access
The Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF) provides grants to support science and industry in Australia, with a focus on furthering the interests of the Australian community and contributing to national objectives. SIEF supports a range of beneficiaries, including youth, children, adults, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, across various sectors such as education, research, and technology. The foundation has a particular emphasis on STEM education and employment, as well as the development of new technology-based industries. SIEF operates nationally, with specific initiatives in New South Wales.
$500K/yr
educationresearchtechnologyAU-NationalAU-NSWAU-VIC

Capital role

philanthropic capital holder

Capital source

unknown

Access pattern

Mixed access · gatekeeping 41%

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