ECSTRA FOUNDATION LIMITED
Concentration RiskBoard Interlocks (5 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
Ecstra Foundation takes a systems approach to grant-making, focusing on partnerships, programs, and people to build financial capability and wellbeing. They evaluate and share outcomes and insights to drive effective financial education. The foundation supports consumer organizations, community legal services, financial counselling bodies, sector peaks, and front-line service providers to address structural barriers to financial inclusion. [17, 18] They also work directly in communities, schools, and other learning environments to design, deliver, and measure financial education initiatives. Ecstra advocates for the crucial role of financial wellbeing in overall health to influence policy and drive systemic change. [18] They prioritize accessible and inclusive programs, often focusing on those in lower socio-economic areas and regional/rural locations. [4, 19]
Tips for Applicants
Ecstra Foundation proactively sources financial capability project partners and is generally not seeking unsolicited requests for support. [17] However, they are open to answering financial capability and general inquiries. Potential partners should align with their focus on financial education and capability at key life stages, improving community financial wellbeing, and addressing structural barriers to financial inclusion and economic security. They work with diverse partners including charities, community organizations, social enterprises, and researchers, often on a multi-year basis. [17, 18, 19]
Programs & Opportunities (12)
This grant round empowered communities to create and scale initiatives which address issues of financial capability, inclusion and economic equality at a local level.
These grants focused on financial wellbeing for older people.
This grant round aimed to assist community organisations during COVID-19.
This grant round supported charities and social enterprises building financial wellbeing through innovative employment opportunities and tailored support for women.
Ecstra's funding supports the expansion of Christians Against Poverty's (CAP) Money Mentor program, which trains and supports volunteers to operate as financial capability workers in community outreach.
Supports organizations working to improve consumer outcomes and assist individuals in financial need. [5, 19]
Partnerships to develop and deliver financial education in schools, at home, and other learning environments, ensuring broad access to money skills and financial planning. [5, 19]
Grants focused on building financial capability within communities, particularly for those experiencing financial stress or disadvantage, including initiatives creating employment pathways and embedding financial education alongside job training. [10]
These awards recognise and reward Kindergarten to Year 12 educators in Australia who implement innovative classroom approaches to help students strengthen their financial literacy skills. Each winning school receives a prize of $2,500.
A structured classroom-based program, supported by Ecstra's multi-year partnership with Young Change Agents, that equips young people with critical financial skills by guiding them through the creation of micro businesses with purpose.
A bespoke program funded by Ecstra that helps social enterprises embed financial education into their support models, aiming to help people gain confidence and skills to control their finances.
Multi-year capacity funding provided by Ecstra to support Super Consumers Australia's consumer-focused policy work and practical guidance for people seeking information on retirement topics.
Notable Grants
- $100,000 each to 10 Community Foundations (e.g., Koondee Woonga-gat Toor-rong Fund, Hobsons Bay Community Fund) to create and scale initiatives addressing financial exclusion and economic equality in their communities (2020). [16]
- Funding to Two Good Co to support victim survivors in rebuilding finances and achieving financial autonomy. [13]
- Funding to Women's Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE) to produce financial capability resources for Victorian women and gender-diverse people. [13]
- Support for the scaling and evaluation of the Young Changemakers program by Inner North Community Foundation, which involves students managing grants to local charities. [13]
- Partnership with Little Dreamers to deliver a Dreamers Hub financial literacy series for young carers. [13]
- Funding to First Nations Foundation to develop an outcomes measurement framework for their Indigenous financial wellbeing programs. [13]
Financial History (5 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4M | $10.1M | $49.1M | $-7,536,185 |
| 2022 | $697K | $9.6M | $56.3M | $-11,814,054 |
| 2021 | $924K | $6.3M | $66.3M | $-5,368,894 |
| 2020 | $1.1M | $7.7M | $71.7M | $-6,597,608 |
| 2019 | $77.4M | $3.5M | $77.5M | $73.8M |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-16625525162
- ABN
- 16625525162
- Sector
- education
- Website
- www.ecstra.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (7)
- board member
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- board member
- board member
- chair
Financials
- Revenue
- $1.4M
- Assets
- $49.1M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 76
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2000
- Locality
- Sydney (North) - Millers Point
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 4/10
- LGA
- Sydney
- SA2 Region
- Sydney (North) - Millers Point
- Entities in Area
- 10,079