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Sydney Community Foundation Gives Ltd

FoundationRegistryPBIABN 12619116488NSW
Relationships
18
Data Sources
1
Revenue
$1.2M
Tax Payable
—
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Data as of: 13 June 2026
Found in 2 systems—ACNC CharitiesFoundations

Giving Philosophy

This foundation takes a collaborative, place-based approach to giving, focusing on disadvantaged communities in Western and South Western Sydney. It values co-designed programs with community partners, matched funding campaigns to amplify impact, and supporting grassroots charities addressing urgent local needs. It enables investment by Private Ancillary Funds and trusts to amplify community impact.

Wealth Source:The foundation raises funds through individual donations, matched funding from major donors and foundations (such as The Peter Brennan & Michael Lynch Sub Fund and The Snow Foundation), and enables investment by Private Ancillary Funds, Trusts, and Foundations. It is a Public Benevolent Institution with DGR1 status.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should demonstrate a focus on Western or South Western Sydney communities, show evidence of co-design with beneficiaries, and highlight how their work addresses poverty, disadvantage or social exclusion. The foundation values collaborative approaches and programs that create measurable outcomes for vulnerable populations. Consider applying for matched funding campaigns or program partnerships.

Notable Grants

  • $352,000 raised for 65 charities (2021 Be Kind Sydney campaign)
  • $440,000 raised for 85 charities (2022 Be Kind Sydney campaign)
  • Support for Turbans 4 Australia food insecurity programs
  • Whitelion RISE program for at-risk youth in Claymore
  • Earn and Learn program with Ginger & Smart for refugee women

Financial History (6 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$1.2M$1.7M$358K$-543,116
2022$1.6M$1.3M$892K$294K
2021$787K$614K$668K$173K
2020$801K$754K$514K$46K
2019$927K$695K$405K$232K
2018$120K$5K$120K$115K
0
Grants Given (AU)
$1.2M
Staff (FTE)
3.3
Volunteers
7
Donations Received
$956K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-12619116488
ABN
12619116488
Sector
community
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
communityindigenous
Geography
AU-NSW
Target Recipients
communityyouthageddisadvantagedindigenous
Purposes
Social Welfare
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedChildrenEarly ChildhoodEthnic GroupsFamiliesFinancially DisadvantagedGeneral CommunityHomelessness RiskPre/Post ReleaseUnemployedVictims of CrimeYouth

Board & Leadership (3)

  • Lucinda Brogden
    board member
  • Melanie Leijer
    board member
  • Sophie McCarthy
    chair

Financials

Revenue
$1.2M
Assets
$358K

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
1 dataset
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
18

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

Data Sources

ACNC

JusticeHub

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2042
Locality
Newtown (NSW)
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 9/10
LGA
Sydney
SA2 Region
Newtown (NSW)
Entities in Area
251
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