Charlies Foundation for Research Ltd
Concentration RiskGiving Philosophy
The foundation prioritises supporting new research and young researchers, enabling highly promising projects to gather preliminary data and momentum for securing significant grants from peak bodies. They offer a tiered grant structure, including Bright Ideas, Discovery, and Transformational Grants, to support different stages of medical innovation and advancements in patient care.
Tips for Applicants
Focus on new research projects led by young researchers, demonstrating how your work will gather preliminary data and build momentum for larger grants. Align your proposal with their tiered grant structure (Bright Ideas, Discovery, Transformational) and highlight potential for significant advancements in medical care within WA.
Programs & Opportunities (4)
Up to $10,000 to foster new and emerging talent in research.
Up to $30,000 to support breakthrough ideas in medical research.
Up to $100,000 for truly remarkable advancements in medical care.
Grants resulting from partnerships with universities and other non-profits to support ground-breaking research across Western Australia.
Notable Grants
- Funding for a state-first bronchoscopy robot at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for lung cancer surgery.
- Support leading to Milad Mirzaei being recognised as a 2025 Aspire Award Recipient by Business Events Perth.
- Awards made as part of the Discovery & Ray Florence Shaw Grants in 2025.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.7M | $2.1M | $13.2M | $2.6M |
| 2022 | $1.0M | $1.9M | $10.6M | $-885,952 |
| 2021 | $3.3M | $840K | $11.1M | $3.5M |
| 2020 | $2.4M | $1.2M | $8.5M | $1.2M |
| 2019 | $1.6M | $1.1M | $7.6M | $462K |
| 2018 | $1.2M | $722K | $7.1M | $715K |
| 2017 | $882K | $1.3M | $6.2M | $-345,495 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-24165388125
- ABN
- 24165388125
- Sector
- education
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (8)
- Aron Chakeraboard member
- Framy Browneboard member
- Susanne Davisboard member
- Victoria Rasmussenboard member
- William Woodsboard member
- Helen Carvossochair
- Kelly Malesdirector
- Robyn Lamontofficeholder
Financials
- Revenue
- $4.7M
- Assets
- $13.2M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 20
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
- 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
Disability Market Context
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