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Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Inc

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryHPCABN 16823190402WA
Relationships
29
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$32.6M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 9 May 2026
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About

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Inc. is a leading independent, not-for-profit medical research institute based in Western Australia. It focuses on conducting innovative research to prevent, diagnose, and treat life-altering diseases, particularly cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and rare genetic conditions. The Institute aims to translate its research breakthroughs into improved health outcomes for the community locally and globally.

Giving Philosophy

The Institute's approach to 'giving' is primarily through internal investment in world-class medical research, supporting its teams of scientists, clinicians, and students. They foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, aligning research with major health issues impacting West Australians. Key strategies include bringing together bright minds, discovering and trialling innovative treatments, utilizing precision medicine, and engaging with donors and supporters to fund their research programs and fellowships.

Wealth Source:The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research was established in 1998 as a collaboration between The University of Western Australia, Royal Perth Hospital, and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, with Wesfarmers as a founding sponsor providing an initial A$5 million donation. Its ongoing funding largely comes from community philanthropy, bequests, government grants, and corporate partnerships.

Tips for Applicants

To support the Harry Perkins Institute, align your contributions with their key research areas: cancer, cardiovascular disease and stroke, diabetes, and rare genetic diseases. They welcome major gift commitments of $10,000 or more, corporate partnerships, event sponsorships, and workplace giving programs. Direct donations and gifts in wills are also encouraged to foster innovative medical breakthroughs.

Notable Grants

  • 2025 Safe Harbour Fellowships awarded to Dr Rowan Sanderson and Dr Rui Hou to support their research.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$32.6M$36.9M$142.7M$-4,255,382
2022$29.7M$30.2M$142.4M$-473,071
2021$27.7M$27.6M$141.7M$144K
2020$20.0M$24.5M$142.2M$-4,514,857
2019$22.9M$25.6M$147.3M$-2,769,138
2018$19.5M$25.0M$150.9M$-5,504,017
2017$16.7M$24.9M$155.8M$-8,234,506
Govt Revenue
$5.7M
Grants Given (AU)
$4.4M
Staff (FTE)
88
Volunteers
35
Donations Received
$3.8M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-16823190402
ABN
16823190402
Sector
health
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
healthresearch
Geography
AU-WAInternational
Target Recipients
researchindividualuniversityhospitalschool
Purposes
General Public
Beneficiaries
AdultsAgedEarly ChildhoodFamiliesFemalesMalesChronic IllnessYouth

Board & Leadership (17)

  • Hon Ben Morton
    chair
  • Ben Morton
    director
  • Cooper Frank
    director
  • Frank Cooper AO
    director
  • Joseph Trapani
    director
  • Lorraine Driscoll
    director
  • Ostergaard Rebecca
    director
  • PETER LEEDMAN
    director
  • Professor Joseph Trapani AO
    director
  • Professor Tim Colmer
    director
  • Rebecca Ostergaard
    director
  • Timothy Colmer
    director
  • Val Raubenheimer
    director
  • Valerie Raubenheimer
    director
  • Yannick Spencer
    director
  • Professor Peter Leedman AO
    other
  • Mimli Kulshreshtha
    secretary

Financials

Revenue
$32.6M
Assets
$142.7M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
29

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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Location Intelligence

Postcode
6009
Locality
BROADWAY NEDLANDS
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 10/10
LGA
Perth
SA2 Region
Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley
Entities in Area
449
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