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The Australian Childrens Music Foundation Limited

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryPBIABN 11101785219NSW
Relationships
40
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$1.6M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 19 June 2026
Found in 2 systemsACNC CharitiesFoundations

Board Interlocks (4 shared directors)

Giving Philosophy

ACMF focuses on providing sustained, long-term music programs rather than one-off grants, valuing programs that demonstrate measurable outcomes including improved school attendance, self-esteem, and resilience. They partner with organisations that share their mission of unlocking potential through music education for marginalised children and youth.

Wealth Source:As a registered charity and not-for-profit, ACMF likely relies on a combination of donations from individuals, corporate sponsorships, and potentially government grants/funding programs. The foundation was founded by media personality Don Spencer OAM and appears to operate through charitable giving and partnerships.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should emphasise the long-term impact of their program, demonstrate how the music education initiative will reach disadvantaged children or youth, and show clear measurable outcomes. Given ACMF's focus on sustainable programs, proposals for ongoing music education rather than one-off events or equipment donations may be better received.

Notable Grants

  • Funding from St.George Foundation and BankSA Foundation Thrive Community Grant for music programs in 7 juvenile justice centres across NSW, QLD, WA, and NT
  • Funding from Future Generation Australia and Alberts | The Tony Foundation for Impact Report
  • NSW Government 'Our Region, Our Voice' Regional Youth Investment Program for Riverina region music program

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$1.6M$1.6M$1.8M$9K
2022$1.0M$1.2M$1.9M$-192,020
2021$1.5M$1.2M$1.5M$332K
2020$960K$1.1M$957K$-143,778
2019$782K$999K$876K$-216,834
2018$1.1M$877K$846K$211K
2017$1.4M$1.2M$654K$152K
Govt Revenue
$104K
0
Staff (FTE)
4.8
Volunteers
10
Donations Received
$1.4M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-11101785219
ABN
11101785219
Sector
indigenous
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
indigenous
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
youthdisadvantageddisabilityrural_remoteindigenous
Beneficiaries
First NationsChildrenEthnic GroupsFinancially DisadvantagedChronic IllnessDisabilityPre/Post ReleaseRural & RemoteDisaster VictimsYouth

Board & Leadership (14)

Financials

Revenue
$1.6M
Assets
$1.8M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
40

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

JusticeHub

External Link

This entity is also tracked in JusticeHub with 0 interventions and 0 evidence records.

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2065
Locality
Crows Nest - Waverton
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 10/10
LGA
Willoughby
Entities in Area
782
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Disability Market Context

NDIS Layer
State Providers
4,591
Thin Districts
2
Very Thin
1
Local Alternatives
0
4 community-controlled orgs in postcode

This organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.

Thinnest Districts In NSW
Far West49 providers
Far West51 providers
Southern NSW242 providers
Captured Markets
Far West95%
Mid North Coast89%
Western NSW75%
Murrumbidgee71%