The Ladder Project Foundation
About
The Ladder Project Foundation is an Australian philanthropic organisation focused on levelling the playing field for young people to thrive. It primarily supports disadvantaged youth, particularly those aged 15-20 with out-of-home care experience, by helping
Giving Philosophy
Youth-led community development that embeds volunteering as a core component of program delivery, believing that meaningful community participation helps young people develop practical life skills while making positive contributions to their local communities.
Tips for Applicants
As a small corporate foundation focused on direct youth program delivery rather than grant-making, prospective partners should focus on program collaboration opportunities rather than traditional grant applications. Emphasis on youth volunteering, Indigenous engagement, and community impact aligns with their mission.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9M | $1.8M | $1.8M | $86K |
| 2022 | $1.8M | $1.7M | $1.8M | $112K |
| 2021 | $1.8M | $1.6M | $1.7M | $178K |
| 2020 | $1.7M | $1.4M | $1.5M | $301K |
| 2019 | $1.7M | $1.5M | $659K | $226K |
| 2018 | $2.0M | $1.9M | $249K | $26K |
| 2017 | $1.9M | $2.2M | $407K | $-364,159 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-28906729988
- ABN
- 28906729988
- Sector
- community
- Website
- www.ladder.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Financials
- Revenue
- $1.9M
- Assets
- $1.8M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 11
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 3206
- Locality
- ALBERT PARK
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 10/10
- LGA
- Port Phillip
- SA2 Region
- Albert Park
- Entities in Area
- 238
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.