The Australian Childrens Music Foundation Limited
Concentration RiskBoard 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.
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)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-11101785219
- ABN
- 11101785219
- Sector
- indigenous
- Website
- www.acmf.com.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (14)
- chair
- chair
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
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
JusticeHub
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2065
- Locality
- Crows Nest - Waverton
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 10/10
- LGA
- Willoughby
- SA2 Region
- Crows Nest - Waverton
- Entities in Area
- 782
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis 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.