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Lions Medical Research Foundation Inc.

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryHPCABN 33304508699SA
Relationships
6
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$83K
Total Outbound
$35K
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Data as of: 15 Mar 2026

About

Small charity, established 1997. Purposes: health. Serves: older people, families, rural, regional and remote communities.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation believes in supporting 'home grown' medical researchers by providing opportunities for PhD candidates to conduct meaningful research in South Australia. Their theory of change focuses on investing in bright young researchers to build healthier communities, while also delivering direct community health benefits through skin cancer screening programs that identify life-threatening lesions early.

Wealth Source:The foundation was established from proceeds of the Channel 7 Personality Awards Quest (1973-1998) which raised over $5 million. Ongoing funding comes from the 140 Lions Clubs in South Australia (districts C1 and C2), plus bequests and personal donations from the community.

Tips for Applicants

Applications are competitive with 28 received in 2022 for one scholarship. Focus on research with clear community health impact, particularly cancer, cardiovascular, or disease prevention. Strong preference for researchers affiliated with South Australian institutions (University of Adelaide, SAHMRI). Emphasize how research could benefit South Australian communities.

Programs & Opportunities (1)

Annual PhD scholarship awarded to a promising researcher in South Australia. In 2022, 28 applications were received. The scholarship supports research in various health areas including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and wound healing.

Notable Grants

  • $35,000 to Emma Cheney (2022) - multiple myeloma research at University of Adelaide
  • $35,000 to PhD candidates annually - over $500,000 awarded since 2000
  • $400,000+ to researchers over 11 years
  • $2,500 from Glenside Lions (2023) for scholarships

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$83K$136K$1.4M$24K
2022$187K$149K$1.2M$38K
2021$177K$103K$1.2M$76K
2020$129K$224K$1.1M$-81,762
2019$216K$102K$1.2M$118K
2018$197K$142K$1.0M$55K
2017$323K$339K$1.3M$7K
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Grants Given (AU)
$43K
0
Volunteers
40
Donations Received
$80K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-33304508699
ABN
33304508699
Sector
health
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
health
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
communityagedrural_remote
Purposes
Health
Beneficiaries
AdultsAgedFamiliesFemalesGeneral CommunityMalesRural & Remote

Financials

Revenue
$83K
Assets
$1.4M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
6

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

Location Intelligence

Postcode
5091
Locality
St Agnes - Ridgehaven
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 8/10
LGA
Tea Tree Gully
Entities in Area
65
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