Australian Conservation Foundation Incorporated
Concentration RiskGovernment Funding ($15K)
Political Donations ($11K)
Giving Philosophy
ACF does not operate as a traditional grantmaking foundation. As an advocacy organisation, they focus on systemic change through legal challenges, policy reform, public campaigns, and grassroots mobilisation. Their theory of change centers on holding government and corporations accountable through strategic litigation, FOI requests, public pressure campaigns, and evidence-based policy advocacy rather than distributing grants to other organisations.
Tips for Applicants
ACF is not a grantmaking foundation and does not accept grant applications. They are an advocacy organisation focused on environmental campaigns and legal action. Those seeking environmental funding should look to philanthropic foundations like the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network members. However, ACF does accept donations and welcomes community members to join campaigns, become members, or support their strategic litigation efforts.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18.1M | $19.3M | $21.6M | $-1,135,563 |
| 2022 | $17.1M | $19.8M | $22.9M | $-2,697,434 |
| 2021 | $18.4M | $15.1M | $25.7M | $3.3M |
| 2020 | $15.0M | $14.1M | $23.9M | $915K |
| 2019 | $15.6M | $14.6M | $21.9M | $1.3M |
| 2018 | $13.9M | $13.1M | $20.6M | $893K |
| 2017 | $13.3M | $12.4M | $19.8M | $984K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-22007498482
- ABN
- 22007498482
- Sector
- environment
- Website
- www.acf.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (7)
- Sally Fisherboard member
- Sarah Englishboard member
- Rosalind Harveyofficeholder
- Shar Molloyofficeholder
- Stephen Lightfootofficeholder
- Terence Jeyaretnamofficeholder
- Leon Cermaksecretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $18.1M
- Assets
- $21.6M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- 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
JusticeHub
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 3053
- Locality
- CARLTON
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 3/10
- LGA
- Melbourne
- SA2 Region
- Carlton
- Entities in Area
- 475
This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 30% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).