Wise Foundation
Concentration RiskGovernment Funding ($65K)
Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes in sustainable social enterprise as the pathway to economic independence, supporting marginalised individuals to achieve meaningful community participation. They prioritise initiatives that create tangible economic opportunities and self-sufficiency rather than direct welfare.
Tips for Applicants
Align proposals with their social enterprise model and focus on economic empowerment and reconciliation outcomes. Given their hands-on approach with The Gardens Club, they likely prefer practical, measurable programs over theoretical initiatives in VIC and QLD.
Notable Grants
- Work boots for Timor Leste's Road Workers
- Phones for Asylum Seekers in Melbourne
- Wise Barista Program at Telstra Discovery Store Melbourne (2015)
- Wise Barista Program at NAB Sydney (2017-2020)
- Buffed runner-up 2014 Westpac Foundation Employee Grant Awards
Social Enterprise
Wise Barista Program provides hospitality based training and employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers. We bring corporate partners and suppliers together to create positive, lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable people,whilst demonstrating the benefits of corporate social impact investment. Our mission is to deliver a quality, in-house barista service to clients that generates meaningful opportunities through hands on experience and employment.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1M | $2.2M | $542K | $-174,272 |
| 2022 | $1.8M | $1.8M | $717K | $-23,104 |
| 2021 | $1.8M | $1.7M | $795K | $91K |
| 2020 | $1.4M | $1.5M | $502K | $-2,023 |
| 2019 | $1.4M | $1.4M | $517K | $-36,080 |
| 2018 | $1.5M | $1.6M | $600K | $-53,396 |
| 2017 | $1.4M | $1.6M | $754K | $-217,117 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-29129090848
- ABN
- 29129090848
- Sector
- indigenous
- Website
- www.wisefoundation.com.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (8)
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
Financials
- Revenue
- $2.1M
- Assets
- $542K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 1 dataset
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 23
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
- 3205
- Locality
- SOUTH MELBOURNE
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 7/10
- LGA
- Port Phillip
- SA2 Region
- South Melbourne
- Entities in Area
- 567